Alexander Zverev wins the 2026 US Open men’s singles title by beating American teenager Ben Shelton in the final. Multiple outlets report Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets, claiming the trophy after a match that keeps shifting in momentum.

The final score is reported as 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2. Sources note Zverev’s win denies Shelton the chance to become the first American man to win a men’s major since 2003, a theme highlighted especially by outlets stressing the home-nation context. Several reports also refer to the broader significance for both players: Zverev is described as seeking redemption after a previous US Open final appearance, while Shelton is portrayed as reaching his first Grand Slam final and having already compiled multiple titles earlier in the season.

Coverage differs mainly in emphasis—some focus on American hopes and the length of the US men’s Grand Slam drought, while others highlight Zverev’s dominance and the match’s key swing moments. Regardless of framing, all accounts agree on Zverev’s straight tournament result in the final and Shelton’s loss in four sets.