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Alexander Zverev claimed his first US Open title and the second Grand-Slam championship of his career by defeating American player Ben Shelton 6:3, 7:6 (7:2), 5:7, 6:2 in New York, according to reports from outlets including the Swiss news site NZZ. The 29-year-old German secured the victory in 3 hours and 33 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, overcoming a hostile pro-American crowd and a late-match set loss.

## Zverev Triumphs Over Shelton in New York

According to NZZ, Alexander Zverev secured his second major title following his French Open victory earlier in the season. Facing 23-year-old American Ben Shelton in the final, Zverev capitalized on early nerves from his opponent, who committed a double-fault in the opening game. Despite dropping the third set 5:7, the German player regained control in the fourth set to close out the match 6:2.

German tennis legend Boris Becker, speaking to sporteurope.tv via NZZ, described the victory as a monumental achievement for the Zverev family, noting the player’s initial confusion upon match point before realizing he had won. Shelton, bidding to become the first American male to win the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003, struggled under the pressure and fell to 0-6 in career head-to-head matches against Zverev. The match also drew notable spectator attention, with actors Brad Pitt and Pierce Brosnan and skier Lindsey Vonn watching from the stands.

## Controversies and Match Dynamics

The final featured notable tactical friction, particularly regarding Zverev’s pre-serve routine. According to NZZ, Zverev bounced the ball repeatedly before serving, a habit that drew complaints from Shelton’s father and coach, Bryan, who stated on ESPN that the prolonged routine disrupted his son’s rhythm. Chair umpire Marijana Veljović subsequently cautioned the German player to accelerate his pace. Despite the atmospheric pressure and crowd support for the local player, Zverev maintained his composure throughout the baseline exchanges to secure the trophy.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What was the final score of the US Open final?
According to NZZ, Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton with a score of 6:3, 7:6 (7:2), 5:7, 6:2.

### How many Grand Slam titles has Alexander Zverev won?
The 29-year-old German has won two Grand Slam titles, having previously triumphed at the French Open earlier in the season before claiming his first US Open victory, as reported by NZZ.

### Who was Ben Shelton’s coach during the tournament?
According to NZZ, Ben Shelton was coached by his father, Bryan Shelton.

### How long did the final match last?
The match lasted 3 hours and 33 minutes, according to NZZ reporting.