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Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title

Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Rodd

By Europa Express 14 Sep 2026 · 05:00 CET Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 05:00 CET

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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEF Developing · Politics

Core Briefing: Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title
Strategic Context: Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Rodd
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Zverev dashed Shelton's hopes of becoming the first Black player to win the men's championship since Arthur Ashe in 1968 and the first American man to win the title since Andy Roddick in Flushing Meadows in 2003.

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