Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open
Alexander Zverev claimed the 2026 US Open men’s singles title by defeating Ben Shelton 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2 in the final. It was Zverev’s first US Open championship and his second career major title. He became the first German man to win the US Open since Boris Becker in 1989, and the first man to capture both the French Open and US Open in the same season since Novak Djokovic in 2023. Shelton made history as the first African-American man to reach a major final since MaliVai Washington at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships, and the first to do so at the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Shelton. Alcaraz’s exit ensured that the tournament would produce both a first-time US Open men’s singles champion and a first-time major men’s singles finalist from the bottom half of the draw. The quarterfinal match between Alcaraz and Shelton concluded at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish ever recorded at the US Open, breaking the previous mark set during the 2022 quarterfinal between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Alexander Zverev at the 2026 US Open
Alexander Zverev completed a memorable run in New York, winning seven consecutive matches to capture the 2026 US Open men’s singles title. The top-seeded German defeated Ben Shelton in the final to claim his first US Open crown and the second Grand Slam title of his career.
Two Major Titles in 2026
After waiting years for his first Grand Slam singles title, Zverev won two majors during a breakthrough 2026 season.
Roland-Garros 2026
🏆 ChampionZverev captured his long-awaited first major title on the clay courts of Paris.
US Open 2026
🏆 ChampionThree months later, Zverev added his first US Open crown to become a two-time major champion.
Two majors in one season: Zverev won both Roland-Garros and the US Open in 2026.
Zverev’s Path to the US Open 2026 Championship
2026 US Open Men’s Singles Final
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6–3, 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–2 to win his first US Open title and second Grand Slam singles championship.
Alexander Zverev’s US Open 2026 Results
Zverev prevailed in four sets to capture his first US Open title and second major championship.
Zverev produced a commanding straight-sets performance to book his place in the semifinals.
Zverev controlled the match from the start before closing it out in a third-set tiebreak.
After two exhausting five-setters, Zverev needed only three sets to reach the second week.
Alexander Zverev earned $5.5 million for winning the 2026 US Open men’s singles championship, the largest champion’s payment in tournament history.
What Zverev Achieved at the 2026 US Open
Zverev finally lifted the trophy in New York after previously finishing runner-up in 2020.
The US Open became Zverev’s second major championship, following his Roland-Garros triumph earlier in 2026.
Zverev finished the season with major titles on both clay and hard courts.
His New York campaign began with consecutive five-set victories over Lorenzo Sonego and Quentin Halys.
Zverev did not lose a set from the third round through the semifinals, winning 12 consecutive sets.
The German completed an undefeated 7–0 run through the men’s singles draw.
US Open Champion
Seven matches, twenty-one sets won and two dramatic five-set victories to begin the tournament. Alexander Zverev completed his New York campaign by defeating Ben Shelton in the final, adding the US Open trophy to the Roland-Garros title he won earlier in 2026.
