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After winning the US Open, Alexander Zverev targets the top of the ranking

Público14 September 2026 at 19:22

After winning the US Open, Alexander Zverev targets the top of the ranking. The German tennis player achieved a significant feat by winning the tournament title, which represents an important step in his career.

In the final, the German defeated newcomer Ben Shelton. The young American was making his first appearance in a Grand Slam final, having shown his potential throughout the tournament.

However, Ben Shelton failed to take advantage of the home factor. Despite playing in front of his home crowd, the newcomer could not impose his game in the final against Zverev.

With this victory, Zverev demonstrates ambition to reach the top of the world tennis ranking. The US Open title represents another step in his attempt to become the best player in the world.

Why this matters

This victory has a direct impact for tennis fans in the region, as it confirms Zverev as a serious contender for world number one. Shelton's defeat shows that young Americans still cannot dominate the major tournaments, which may influence local interest in the sport. WHY: none

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