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US Open Tennis Championship

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US Open Tennis Championship. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/8489

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Shelton’s the first Black American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final since MaliVai Washington, who lost to Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands at Wimbledon in 1996.

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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open, extending 23-year drought for American men

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from CBC

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Time13 Sep

Ben Shelton, a young American tennis player from Florida, has reached the final of the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday, marking the first time an American man has done so since Andy Roddick's victory in 2003. Shelton will face Alexander Zverev, the world’s second-ranked player and reigning French Open champion. Despite a challenging record against Zverev, Shelton’s journey includes notable victories over top…

At the U.S. Open, Ben Shelton Has America Believing Again →
CBC14 Sep

Alexander Zverev won the U.S. Open tennis tournament by defeating Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2, marking Zverev's second major championship title and extending an American men’s Grand Slam drought since Andy Roddick's win in 2003. This victory earned Zverev $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history to date. Shelton aimed to break this long-standing streak but fell short against…

Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open, extending 23-year drought for American men →
ABC News (US)14 Sep

Alexander Zverev won the men's singles title at the 2026 US Open tennis tournament by defeating American player Ben Shelton in a dramatic final held in New York City. This victory marked Zverev's second grand slam win of the year.

WATCH: Thrilling finish at the US Open →
Euronews14 Sep

Alexander Zverev won the US Open men's singles title by defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. The final score was 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2. Zverev claimed his second Grand Slam trophy and improved to 25-2 in major matches this year, earning $5.5 million. Shelton aimed to be the first Black player to win the men’s title since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man since…

Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win US Open title →

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  1. 13 Sep

    Shelton’s the first Black American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final since MaliVai Washington, who lost to Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands at Wimbledon in 1996.

    3 outlets · Time
  2. 14 Sep

    Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open, extending 23-year drought for American men

    3 outlets · CBC

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Where to start At the U.S. Open, Ben Shelton Has America Believing Again TIME

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  • 14 Sep Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win US Open titleAlexander Zverev won the US Open men's singles title by defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. The final score was 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2. Zverev claimed his second Grand Slam trophy and improved to 25-2 in major matches this year, earning $5.5 million. Shelton aimed to be the first Black player to win the men’s title since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man since…Euronews
  • 14 Sep WATCH: Thrilling finish at the US OpenAlexander Zverev won the men's singles title at the 2026 US Open tennis tournament by defeating American player Ben Shelton in a dramatic final held in New York City. This victory marked Zverev's second grand slam win of the year.ABC News (US)
  • 14 Sep Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open, extending 23-year drought for American menAlexander Zverev won the U.S. Open tennis tournament by defeating Ben Shelton with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2, marking Zverev's second major championship title and extending an American men’s Grand Slam drought since Andy Roddick's win in 2003. This victory earned Zverev $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history to date. Shelton aimed to break this long-standing streak but fell short against…CBC
  • 13 Sep At the U.S. Open, Ben Shelton Has America Believing AgainBen Shelton, a young American tennis player from Florida, has reached the final of the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday, marking the first time an American man has done so since Andy Roddick's victory in 2003. Shelton will face Alexander Zverev, the world’s second-ranked player and reigning French Open champion. Despite a challenging record against Zverev, Shelton’s journey includes notable victories over top…Time

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