World · Singapore Bureau
Zverev's US Open victory extends American men's Grand Slam drought to 24 years
German Alexander Zverev claimed the US Open title on Sunday, defeating American Ben Shelton in the final and dashing hopes of ending a quarter-century wait for a Grand Slam champion from the United States.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK — The American men's tennis drought at Grand Slam tournaments will extend into its 24th year after Zverev's victory over Shelton at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. The outcome proved a significant disappointment to the home crowd at the US Open, who had hoped to witness a breakthrough victory by the American challenger.
Shelton's runner-up finish marks the closest an American man has come to winning a Grand Slam title in recent years. The last American male to capture a major championship was Pete Sampras, who won the US Open in 1990, underscoring a prolonged absence of American success in the sport's most prestigious tournaments.
Zverev's triumph at Flushing Meadows represents a major milestone in the German player's career. The victory comes as American men's tennis continues to search for a player capable of breaking through at the sport's highest level and restoring the country to its former dominance in Grand Slam competitions.