Alexander Zverev overpowers Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton

No 1 seed wins 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 American’s hopes dashed in tense final For a passing moment at the end of a rugged third set, hope sprung anew for Ben Shelton. He had been outserved and outplayed for nearly three hours, but at 6-5 in the third set, one game from defeat, the American finally broke through. He burst into the return game finally pounding his forehand freely and he willed himself into an unexpect…

13 Sept, 22:30

Alexander Zverev overpowers Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Big-serving German beats Shelton to claim his second grand slam title of the year

13 Sept, 22:18

Ben Shelton makes emotional US Open request after beating Frances Tiafoe to reach final

Ben Shelton issued a passionate request to American tennis fans after reaching his first Grand Slam final with a dramatic victory over Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. The 23-year-old recovered from a set down to defeat his close friend and compatriot 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 beneath the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Shelton will now face top seed Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final as he attempts to become the first Ameri…

12 Sept, 08:39