Zverev Claims US Open Title, Extends American Men’s Grand Slam Drought

Alexander Zverev captured his second major championship by defeating Ben Shelton in the US Open final, winning 6‑3, 7‑6(2), 5‑7, 6‑2. The four‑set match saw Shelton take the third set before Zverev closed out the contest. Zverev’s victory keeps the absence of a Grand Slam champion among American men intact, a streak that began in 2003. The win cements Zverev’s position as a top contender for future majors and underscores the continuing gap in American men’s Grand Slam success. With this triumph, Zverev joins a select group of players who have secured multiple majors, while the U. S. faces the challenge of producing a new generation capable of breaking the long‑standing drought.