Alexander Zverev wins first set against Ben Shelton in US Open final

Top seed Alexander Zverev won the first set 6-3 against American home hope Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open men's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Zverev secured an early break in the opening game and maintained dominant form on his serve throughout the initial forty minutes of the match.

Zverev is seeking his second career Grand Slam title following his French Open win earlier this year, while Shelton aims to be the first American man to win the tournament since 2003.