Alexander Zverev secured his first US Open title on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton in a four-set match with scores of 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2. The match, held in New York, saw Zverev maintain control for much of the contest, though Shelton managed to extend the match by winning the third set.

There is a notable discrepancy among sources regarding the significance of the win. France24 and ESPN report that this victory represents Zverev's second career Grand Slam title, whereas Al Jazeera and Sky Sports describe it as his first US Open title without explicitly framing it as his second major overall. The match result continues a long-standing trend in men's tennis, as noted by France24 and ESPN, keeping American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003.

The Guardian provided a more detailed account of the match's momentum, highlighting Shelton’s brief resurgence at the end of the third set. According to their report, Shelton attempted to shift the match's energy by breaking Zverev’s serve, but ultimately struggled with consistency at the start of the fourth set, which allowed Zverev to regain control and close out the victory. Fox News focused heavily on the narrative of Shelton’s future potential, framing the loss as a promising stepping stone for the 23-year-old American player rather than focusing solely on the defeat.