Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men - apnews.com
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to win the US Open title. The victory continues Zverev's successful season while extending the long-standing drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant milestone in professional tennis and highlights the ongoing competitive gap for American male players in major tournaments.
NEW YORK (AP) Alexander Zverevs best year in tennis goes on, and so does that lengthy Grand…
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