Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open, extends American men's major drought

Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open, extends American men's major drought

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open men's singles final on Sunday, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year. The loss extended American men's wait for a major champion to 23 years, dating back to Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open triumph.

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