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Alexander Zverev wins US Open title, marking second Grand Slam of 2026
Alexander Zverev has secured his second Grand Slam title of 2026 by defeating Ben Shelton in the US Open final. This victory follows his earlier triumph at Roland Garros, marking a dominant season for the German player.
Zverev's performance has drawn significant attention, including record-breaking viewership for the US Open men's final on ABC, which averaged 3.2 million viewers. While some commentators, such as Greg Rusedski, suggest Zverev is the best player on the planet this year and a candidate for the 'new Big 3', others note he remains behind Jannik Sinner in the ATP rankings.
Boris Becker has defended Zverev against critics who claim his success is due to the absence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Becker described such criticisms as 'unacceptable' and called for respect for Zverev's achievements. However, Becker also suggested rule changes regarding the length of time allowed for a second serve after observing Zverev's repetitive ball bouncing.
Despite the physical toll of his Grand Slam run, Zverev has committed to playing for the German team in the upcoming Davis Cup matches.
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ATP · Alexander Zverev · Andrea Petkovic · Ben Shelton · Boris Becker · Carlos Alcaraz · Davis Cup · Jannik Sinner · Karen Khachanov · Michael Stich · US Open · US Open