Zverev wins the 2026 US Open men's singles championship, the second Grand Slam in his career

Zverev. (AFP)

[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Alexander Zverev defeated the landlord "left-handed heavy gun" Ben Shelton in 4 sets and won the 2026 US Open men's singles championship, which was also the second Grand Slam gold cup in his career. The German top seed, who has suffered from type 1 diabetes since childhood, especially thanked his mother for his support after the game, which allowed him to overcome innate limitations and obstacles on the court and continue to move towards his dream.

"When your 4-year-old son is diagnosed with diabetes and the doctor tells you that your child's life and sports career will be greatly restricted, it takes a very, very strong mother to walk out of the clinic and bravely say: 'My son can do whatever he wants.'" Zverev said emotionally that he was able to stand on the US Open podium in New York after the French Open in June this year, and his mother Irina Zvereva was indispensable, because the former Soviet Union professional female tennis player told the family at the time, " If our little son wants to play tennis when he grows up, we will fully support him; if he chooses another path, we will accompany him unconditionally. The only thing that cannot happen is to let "diabetes" determine how far he can go!"

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The 29-year-old Zverev is very proud. He has worked hard with his family and team for nearly 30 years, and now it has finally come to fruition. He won a double Grand Slam crown in just over 3 months. His mother's long-term care and trust are the most solid support. "I think God has seen our efforts, the pain we have endured, and the hardships we have experienced. I believe that the victory in 2026 is the culmination of all the past years."