Alexander Zverev secured his first US Open title and the second Grand-Slam championship of his career by defeating American finalist Ben Shelton in a four-set title match at Flushing Meadows, according to international sports coverage. The victory, which earned the 29-year-old a winner’s check of 5.5 million dollars, drew widespread global reaction from publications across the United States, Europe, and beyond.
International Press Reactions to the New US Open Champion
Global media outlets offered varied perspectives on the German player’s triumph in New York. According to ESPN, the victory extended Alexander Zverev’s strongest year on the professional tennis tour while extending the lengthy Grand-Slam title drought for American men. The New York Times reported that Zverev maintained his tactical comfort zone throughout the afternoon once he established a two-set lead over his opponent.
Meanwhile, USA Today noted that Zverev was so deeply focused on the court that he did not immediately realize he had won the championship point until the crowd erupted in applause. In England, the Daily Mail observed that while the champion faced past criticism regarding his tournament draws, he successfully utilized his opportunity during a fortnight where top-ranked competitors like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were absent from the later rounds.
Form, Mental Toughness, and Breaking Long-Term Barriers
The Guardian highlighted that Zverev was rewarded for his sustained consistency and his ability to put himself into deep tournament runs at major championships, noting that each victory has visibly strengthened his mental resolve on the court. The BBC described the outcome as the crowning achievement of a breakthrough year, pointing out that earlier in the season analysts questioned whether the 29-year-old would ever capture one of the sport’s premier trophies.
In France, sports daily L’Équipe characterized the triumph by declaring a new king in New York, noting that the player had worked toward the milestone for years before capturing two major titles within a three-month window. Le Parisien framed the result as the calculated victory of an opportunistic contender in Flushing Meadows, while Gazzetta dello Sport and Marca both reported that Zverev effectively quieted the New York crowd en route to securing his place in tennis history.
Historical Context and Financial Stakes at Flushing Meadows
Italian outlet Tuttosport noted that the hard-court victory served as a measure of sporting redemption for Zverev, who previously suffered a five-set defeat in the 2020 US Open final against Dominic Thiem.
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