Alexander Zverev wins the 2026 U.S. Open

German tennis player Alexander Zverev secured the 2026 U.S. Open title by defeating American Ben Shelton in the final. The match concluded with a score of 3-1 in sets (6-3, 77-62, 5-7, 6-2) after three hours and 32 minutes of play. This victory marks Zverev's second major title of the year, following his French Open success, making him the fourth player in history and the second in the 21st century to claim his first two Grand Slam titles in the same calendar year.

To reach the final, Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov, while Shelton advanced after a victory against Frances Tiafoe. During the tournament's semifinal stage, commemorative ceremonies were held to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Despite the loss, 23-year-old Ben Shelton achieved a career-high ranking, moving up five spots to world number four as of September 14, 2026.

Zverev's achievement places him in an elite historical group alongside Jimmy Connors and Guillermo Vilas, who previously accomplished similar seasonal major sweeps. The tournament concluded on September 13, 2026, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, reinforcing Zverev's dominant season performance.