Ben Shelton can win his first major and end a lengthy American drought vs Zverev in US Open final
Shelton can end a 23-year American men’s Grand Slam drought after beating Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe in straight sets.
- On Sunday, American Ben Shelton faces top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the US Open men's final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, seeking to end a 23-year drought for American men at the Grand Slam.
- Shelton, the first Black American man to reach a New York final in 54 years, advanced after a five-set quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz that ended at 3:33 a.m.
- Top-Seeded Zverev holds a 5-0 record against Shelton and has won 10 of their 11 sets, describing his opponent as a "big, powerful guy" seeking his second major after Roland Garros.
- Competing without his "lucky charm," girlfriend Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit, Shelton hopes the partisan Arthur Ashe crowd will provide crucial support against Zverev.
- "Problem-Solving has been the name of the game here," Shelton said, as Sunday's final represents a critical opportunity for the 23-year-old to establish his identity and end the American men's drought.
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"It’s Going to Be a War; I Will Leave Everything on the Court”: Ben Shelton on Facing Zverev in US Open 2026 Final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Ben Shelton is one win away from ending a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion at the US Open. Standing between Shelton and history is top seed Alexander Zverev. Sports News | "It’s Going to Be a War; I Will Leave Everything on the Court”: Ben Shelton on Facing Zverev in US Open 2026 Final.
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton face off on Sunday night (13/9, 21:00) in the men's singles final, claiming this year's US Open title. The post US Open: Zverev and Shelton in a clash for History appeared first on in.gr.
It’s going to be a war; I will leave everything on the court”: Ben Shelton on facing Zverev in US Open 2026 final - The Tribune
Ben Shelton is one win away from ending a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles champion at the US Open. Standing between Shelton and history is top seed Alexander Zverev.
And suddenly, Zverev and Shelton a step away from a Grand Slam. The second for the German in what goes on course; the first for the American. If at the beginning of the year you are told that Zverev was going to be in a match to finish 2026 as a tennis player with more Grand ... Continue reading "Zverev's clear road hits Shelton's American dream and a 23-year drought at the US Open"
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton face off in a US Open title battle on a packed Arthur Ashe Court to crown a new men's Grand Slam champion. The match is set for Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET, with both players chasing historic feats. World No. 2 Zverev is making his most consistent campaign in the Big Four in 2026 after breaking his ankle in June to win Roland Garros and reaching the Wimbledon final a month later. On the other side of the net, 23-ye…
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