Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to secure first US Open title

The short version

• Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to secure the US Open title.[BBC News]
• The victory marks Zverev's second Grand Slam title following his French Open win in June.[BBC News]
• Zverev initially did not realize he had won the final point and walked back to the baseline before his team notified him.[BBC News]
• The win places Zverev 1,810 points behind world number one Jannik Sinner with upcoming Masters 1000 events and the ATP Tour finals remaining.[BBC News]

Key facts

• Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open.[BBC News]
• Zverev won the French Open in June prior to his US Open victory.[BBC News]
• Upon serving the winning point, Zverev went back to the baseline to continue play until informed by his team.[BBC News]
• Zverev lost the 2020 US Open final to Dominic Thiem after surrendering a two-set lead.[BBC News]
• A May 2024 trial regarding a 450,000 euro bodily harm penalty order against Zverev was discontinued after an out-of-court settlement with his former partner.[BBC News]

Sources

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