Alexander Zverev wins the 2026 US Open men’s final by beating American Ben Shelton in four sets, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the season. After the match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, multiple outlets report that Zverev made comments during his on-court interview that appeared to reference Shelton’s girlfriend, soccer player Trinity Rodman.
According to coverage cited by NDTV, Yahoo Sports, New York Post, Times of India, and others, Zverev spotted Rodman and told her something along the lines of believing she had a game, then praising her presence as a “lucky charm.” Some media describe the exchange as playful banter, while others frame it as “disrespect” or flirting, reflecting differing interpretations from fans and headlines. The accounts also note that Rodman had been seen in Shelton’s player box during the tournament, including several of his notable matches, and that she arrived from a soccer setting to watch the final.
Separately, some outlets also highlight an unusual moment in Zverev’s celebration after the final point, when he appears to pause briefly as the crowd reacts before fully realizing the match is over. Across reports, the dominant context remains Zverev’s straight win in the decisive moment of a tense, home-crowd final.
