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German Alexander Zverev wins second 'major' of the year by defeating American Ben Shelton at US Open
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German Alexander Zverev wins second 'major' of the year by defeating American Ben Shelton at US Open

Correio da Manhã13 September 2026 at 23:11

German tennis player Alexander Zverev won the US Open title by defeating American Ben Shelton 3 sets to 1. The victory came with scores of 6-2, 7-6 [7-2], 5-7 and 6-2, in a match that demonstrated the German's superiority in the encounter.

With this result, Zverev secured his second Grand Slam of the year, showing consistent performance throughout the tournament in New York. The German demonstrated control of the game, especially in the sets where he managed to impose his rhythm.

Ben Shelton, representing the United States, failed to convert the victory in the third set into favorable momentum to reverse the situation. The young American, who arrived with expectations at the tournament, was ultimately overcome by the opponent's experience.

The title marks a significant season for Zverev, who consolidates his position among the main names in world tennis with this important victory in one of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

Why this matters

This result is relevant for tennis fans in the region, as it shows Zverev's consolidation as a Grand Slam champion for the second time this year, while Ben Shelton, a young American prospect, demonstrates potential by reaching a major final, even without achieving the title.

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