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Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final on Sunday, capturing his second major title and extending the American men's Grand Slam drought that dates back to 2003. The victory capped what commentators described as a chaotic and transformational season for Zverev, who overcame a turbulent year to claim the sport's biggest prize. The win denied Shelton a chance to become the first American man to win the US Open in over two decades, and it cements Zverev among the sport's elite with multiple major titles.