Zverev Triumphs at US Open; Rybakina Claims Maiden Grand Slam
Zverev Seals Second Major in New York
Alexander Zverev claimed the US Open title on Monday, securing his second Grand Slam championship in a four-set victory over American Ben Shelton. The triumph caps what has been a transformational year for the German star amid what has otherwise been a chaotic tournament season. With the win, Zverev dashed American hopes of capturing the men's singles crown at Flushing Meadows.
Rybakina Breaks Through; Doubles Crowns Decided
On the women's side, Elena Rybakina defeated Ons Sabalenka to claim her maiden US Open title and first Grand Slam championship. In doubles action, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury's partnership brought home the men's doubles trophy for their second Grand Slam title together, while Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed a career Grand Slam as a pairing by winning the women's doubles crown.
Off-Court Development
Beyond the court, the tennis world witnessed a significant development as the sport's top players reached a truce with Grand Slam organisers in their ongoing prize-money dispute, signalling a potential resolution to months of tension between players and the major championships.
Today's tennis headlines
- Zverev claims the US Open title amid a chaotic tournament -- and season — espn.com
- Zverev dashes American hopes, beats Shelton in US Open final for 2nd major — espn.com
- Rodman goes from soccer game to US Open final to watch Shelton — espn.com
- Rybakina defeats Sabalenka, wins first US Open title — espn.com
- Harrison, Skupski win US Open men's doubles for 2nd Grand Slam title — espn.com
- Tiafoe sees another US Open run end in semis: 'I just want to win it' — espn.com
- Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles, complete career GS as pair — espn.com
- 👀 Inside the US Open's exclusive salon — espn.com
- World’s top tennis players call truce in prize-money battle with grand slams — theguardian.com
- Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- All About US Open: Zverev claims second Grand Slam title — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton — theguardian.com