Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph

BBC News Sunday 13 September 2026, 22:02 UTC 1 min read

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Alexander Zverev lands his second Grand Slam title after ending Ben Shelton's hopes of becoming a rare home US Open men's champion.

US Open (EVENT) Alexander Zverev (PERSON) Grand Slam (ORG) Ben Shelton's (PERSON)

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