Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph

Zverev uses Grand Slam-winning experience to see off Shelton Zverev will stay as world number two following his US Open triumph but has closed the gap on Sinner at the top of the rankings Going into the 2026 season, few people would have backed Zverev to win two Grand Slam tournaments, with the German having already lost three major finals in a career which looked in danger of not living up to expectation.

Positives for Shelton - but work still to do Shelton will rise to a career-high fourth in the world when the latest ATP rankings come out on Monday Despite the bitter disappointment of losing Sunday's showpiece, Shelton will take pride from his run to a first major final, as well as further belief he can win a Grand Slam title.

Eighth seed Shelton was aiming to become the first American man to win a major singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003, but losing serve in the first game of the match set the tone as Zverev controlled the opening two sets.