Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph in transformational year

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What happened

How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.

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  • Reported by BBC Sport and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:28:19 UTC.

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Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

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