Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph

Shelton broke at the end of the third set to extend the match but the American made little impact in return games from then on, winning only four of 20 receiving points in set four Victory means he will now have the world number one ranking in his sights - he trails Sinner by 1,810 points with two Masters 1000 events and the season-ending ATP Tour finals to come.

Alexander Zverev is now a two-time Grand Slam champion His serve - one of the best on the ATP Tour - was key against Shelton.'He was in a trance-like state' World number two Zverev has enjoyed his best year on the Tour, reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open and the final at Wimbledon alongside his French Open and US Open successes.