--- title: "Zverev wins US Open title after four-set final against Shelton" description: "Most outlets highlighted Zverev's victory over Shelton and his first US Open title, with several noting it ended a six-year wait since his 2020 final loss. The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror emphasized the Grand Slam-winning season, while others framed the win as Zverev overcoming past US Open demons. Geo News briefly mentioned the trophy ceremony, and all provided the match scoreline, though the Express Tribune and Minute Mirror presented it in more detail." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8037-shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Zverev wins US Open title after four-set final against Shelton sports · updated 15 Sep 2026, 3:37 AM PKT · 11–15 Sep 2026 · 22 articles from 10 outlets over 5 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Both outlets reported that Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe to advance to the U.S. Open final. Dunya News highlighted Shelton’s achievement of reaching his first Grand Slam final and noted his potential to become the first American man since 2003 to win a major singles title. 24 News HD emphasized Shelton’s powerful performance and the significance of the match being his first Grand Slam final. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Sep 2026 — Zverev erases US Open heartbreak with maiden New York crown (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Zverev erases US Open heartbreak with maiden New York crown](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Sep-2026/zverev-erases-us-open-heartbreak-maiden-new-york-crown) · 15 Sep 2026, 3:37 AM PKT > NEW YORK - Alexander Zverev finally erased one of the most painful chapters of his career on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his maiden US Open title and complete a remarkable Grand Slam breakthrough. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Zverev wins US Open title after four-set final against Shelton (7 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Zverev's victory over Shelton and his first US Open title, with several noting it ended a six-year wait since his 2020 final loss. The Express Tribune and Minute Mirror emphasized the Grand Slam-winning season, while others framed the win as Zverev overcoming past US Open demons. Geo News briefly mentioned the trophy ceremony, and all provided the match scoreline, though the Express Tribune and Minute Mirror presented it in more detail. - **ARY News (English)** — [Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title](https://arynews.tv/zverev-holds-off-shelton-to-win-us-open-title) · 14 Sep 2026, 2:16 PM PKT > The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes... - **24 News HD** — [Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Sep-2026/zverev-holds-shelton-win-us-open-title) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. - **Minute Mirror** — [Zverev clinches US Open crown after Shelton battle](https://minutemirror.com.pk/zverev-clinches-us-open-crown-after-shelton-battle-629679/) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:29 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton in four sets to win his maiden US Open title and claim his second Grand Slam crown of 2026...... - **Geo News** — [Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681963-zverev-banishes-us-open-demons-with-victory-over-shelton) · 14 Sep 2026, 9:34 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Germany's Alexander Zverev holds the trophy after defeating USA's Ben Shelton in the men's singles final tennis match on day fifteen of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York on September 13, 2026. — AFPNEW YORK: Top... - **Dunya News** — [Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/972789-zverev-banishes-us-open-demons-with-victory-over-shelton) · 14 Sep 2026, 8:56 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his first U.S. Open title, ending a six-year wait after his 2020 final loss to Dominic Thiem. - **Business Recorder** — [Zverev banishes US Open demons with victory over Shelton](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439380/zverev-banishes-us-open-demons-with-victory-over-shelton) · 14 Sep 2026, 8:20 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK: Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six ​years after letting a golden opportunity slip through his fingers. The German squandered a two-set lead in the 2020 title match against Austrian Dominic Thiem but now armed with ‌a champion’s mentality following his breakthrough tr... - **The Express Tribune** — [Zverev seals US Open title](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629203/zverev-seals-us-open-title) · 14 Sep 2026, 6:29 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The top seed beats Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 to complete a Grand Slam-winning season ### 13 Sep 2026 — Shelton bids to end US men's major drought in final with Zverev (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the fact that Ben Shelton is set to face Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final, emphasizing Shelton’s opportunity to end a 23-year drought for U.S. men in Grand Slam singles. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variation in tone — one outlet noted the “formidable” nature of the challenge in passing, while the other focused more directly on the weight of national expectations. - **Dawn** — [Alexander Zverev holds off Ben Shelton to win US Open title](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029808/alexander-zverev-holds-off-ben-shelton-to-win-us-open-title) · 14 Sep 2026, 4:22 AM PKT > Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6(7/2), 5-7, 6-2, ending the eighth seed’s bid to become the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his... - **The News International** — [Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton in thrilling US Open final to claim title](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416118-alexander-zverev-defeats-ben-shelton-in-thrilling-us-open-final-to-claim-title) · 14 Sep 2026, 4:10 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in a four-set thriller Sunday to win his first US Open title and cap a career-best Grand Slam season.The German beat No. 8 Shelton 6-3, 7-6 , 5-7, 6-2 in three hours and 33 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium.The victory gives 29-year-old Zverev his second Grand... - **Business Recorder** — [Shelton bids to end US men's major drought in final with Zverev](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439273/shelton-bids-to-end-us-mens-major-drought-in-final-with-zverev) · 13 Sep 2026, 11:19 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK: Ben Shelton steps into Arthur Ashe Stadium with 23 years of thwarted national expectations hanging over his head on Sunday and formidable US Open final foe Alexander Zverev not interested in letting the American play hero for ​the home fans. Eighth seed Shelton is one win away from ending the nearly quarter-century-long American men’s drought at ‌the Slams, a dry spell that pundits ha... - **Dunya News** — [Shelton bids to end US men's major drought in final with Zverev](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/972667-shelton-bids-to-end-us-mens-major-drought-in-final-with-zverev) · 13 Sep 2026, 10:09 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Ben Shelton will face Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final, with the American seeking to end a 23-year wait for a U.S. men's Grand Slam champion. ### 12 Sep 2026 — Ben Shelton reaches US Open final after defeating Frances Tiafoe (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Ben Shelton advanced to his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe in four sets, highlighting his performance and the significance of the milestone. Several mentions noted his 20 aces and the context of facing Alexander Zverev in the final. The Express Tribune and 24 News HD emphasized the match's intensity and Shelton's dominance, while the Business Recorder focused on Shelton’s personal reflection on reaching the final. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on his performance details or the broader historical context of an American male potentially winning a major title. - **The Nation** — [Shelton downs Tiafoe, sets up US Open final with Zverev](https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Sep-2026/shelton-downs-tiafoe-sets-us-open-final-zverev) · 13 Sep 2026, 1:34 AM PKT > NEW YORK - Ben Shelton moved within one victory of ending a 23-year wait for an American men’s singles Grand Slam champion after defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in a pulsating US Open semifinal. - **Minute Mirror** — [First-time finalist Ben Shelton faces Zverev challenge in US Open](https://minutemirror.com.pk/first-time-finalist-ben-shelton-faces-zverev-challenge-in-us-open-628776/) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe to reach his first US Open final, where he will face Alexander Zverev for a chance to end America’s 23.... - **ARY News (English)** — [Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev](https://arynews.tv/shelton-tops-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev) · 12 Sep 2026, 12:22 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Eighth-seeded Shelton blasted 20 aces on his way to a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court... - **Business Recorder** — [Tiafoe proud of comeback season despite Shelton semi-final loss](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439151/tiafoe-proud-of-comeback-season-despite-shelton-semi-final-loss) · 12 Sep 2026, 10:59 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe said learning to close out matches will be his next challenge after falling to compatriot Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday, but the 11th seed left New York proud of a season that will lift him back into the world’s top 10. Tiafoe, appearing in his third U.S. Open semi-final, was unable to take the final step, falling to eighth seed Shelton 4-6 6-3 6-3 ... - **Dawn** — [Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029328/shelton-tops-tiafoe-to-book-us-open-title-clash-with-zverev) · 12 Sep 2026, 9:34 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered US compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday to reach his first Grand Slam final, booking a US Open title showdown with Alexander Zverev. Eighth-seeded Shelton blasted 20 aces on his way to a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Top seed Zverev held off 50th-ranked Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(9/7), 7-6(8/6) to rea... - **24 News HD** — [Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev](https://www.24newshd.tv/12-Sep-2026/shelton-powers-past-tiafoe-book-us-open-title-clash-zverev) · 12 Sep 2026, 9:12 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered American compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career at the US Open on Friday. - **Dunya News** — [Shelton takes down Tiafoe to seal Zverev showdown in US Open final](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/972532-shelton-takes-down-tiafoe-to-seal-zverev-showdown-in-us-open-final) · 12 Sep 2026, 8:58 AM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe to reach his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open, moving one win away from becoming the first American man since 2003 to claim a major singles title. - **The Express Tribune** — [Shelton books US Open final with Zverev](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628888/shelton-books-us-open-final-with-zverev) · 12 Sep 2026, 7:21 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > He topples Tiafoe to reach the grand slam final ### 11 Sep 2026 — Shelton, Tiafoe in US Open spotlight (1 outlet) - **The Express Tribune** — [Shelton, Tiafoe in US Open spotlight](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628716/shelton-tiafoe-in-us-open-spotlight) · 11 Sep 2026, 8:16 AM PKT > Alexander Zverev faces Karen Khachanov in the other semi-final ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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