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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Alexander Zverev wins the U.S. Open and reflects on his season

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Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win the U.S. Open final, capturing his second Grand Slam title of the year after also winning the French Open in June. Zverev finished the year with a 25-2 record across the four major tournaments and collected a $5.5 million winner's check, though he declined to claim he is the overall best player in tennis while competitors like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz battled injuries. The victory follows his recovery from a severe ankle injury sustained in the 2022 French Open semifinals and helps put past losses behind him.

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Why It Matters

Alexander Zverev won the U.S. Open tennis tournament and a $5.5 million prize, concluding a season where he claimed two Grand Slam titles.

Key Facts

  • Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday.
  • Zverev won two Grand Slam titles this year, adding the U.S. Open trophy to his French Open title from June.
  • Zverev received a $5.5 million winner's check for winning the U.S. Open.
  • Zverev went 25-2 across the four major tennis tournaments and was the only man to reach the semifinals of all four.
  • Zverev became the first No. 1-seeded man in the Open era to play five-setters in each of the first two rounds of the U.S. Open.
  • Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open but missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury.
  • Jannik Sinner defeated Zverev in the Wimbledon final but missed the U.S. Open due to a knee injury.
  • Zverev recovered from a severe ankle injury sustained in the 2022 French Open semifinals.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDominic Thiem“Tennis player who previously played Zverev in a past final.”PersonAlexander Zverev“Tennis player who won the U.S. Open and French Open.”PersonJannik Sinner“Top-ranked tennis player who won the Wimbledon final against Zverev and missed t”PersonCarlos Alcaraz“Tennis player who won the Australian Open and dealt with injuries.”otherU.S. Open“Tennis major tournament held in New York.”PersonBen Shelton“Tennis player who played against Zverev in the U.S. Open final.”otherAustralian Open“Tennis major tournament won by Alcaraz.”otherWimbledon“Tennis major tournament where Sinner beat Zverev.”otherFrench Open“Tennis major tournament won by Zverev.”