GALLERY: U.S. Open: Ben Shelton finishes runner-up in first major championship match
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2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany and Ben Shelton of the United States shake hands following their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: The championship trophy is seen during following the Men's Singles Final match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Ben Shelton of the United States on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Ben Shelton of the United States serves against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Ben Shelton of the United States reacts against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany and Ben Shelton of the United States pose with the trophies after their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates with the trophy after defeating Ben Shelton of the United States in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: The crowd erupt as Ben Shelton of the United States wins the third set in his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Ben Shelton of the United States in action against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany serves against Ben Shelton of the United States in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
2026 US Open - Day 15 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts against Ben Shelton of the United States in their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
