Alexander Zverev wins the US Open 2026 and is crowned the new tennis king
Quick Look
- Alexander Zverev has won the 2026 US Open, securing his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open in the same year.
- International media celebrate his triumph as the culmination of a year of upheaval, while at the same time discussing the absence of rivals such as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as well as criticism of supposedly lucky draws.
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Why It Matters
Alexander Zverev first won the French Open in Paris in 2026 and then secured the title at the US Open in New York. He achieved two Grand Slam titles within a few months. He had previously received criticism for allegedly winning his first titles through lucky draws.
England
"Daily Mail": "Alexander Zverev wins the US Open: Ben Shelton's American dream ends in brutal fashion, but the new champion is only slowly realizing that he has won! (...) He was criticized for winning his two Grand Slam titles with lucky draws, but he cannot choose his opponents, only beat them. And with Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz missing in the later rounds in Paris and New York, Zverev took his chance."
"Guardian": "Zverev was rewarded for his consistency and his ability to repeatedly put himself in promising positions at the Grand Slams. Every victory has visibly strengthened him mentally."
"BBC": "Zverev crowns a year of upheaval with triumph at the US Open. At the beginning of the season there were doubts as to whether the 29-year-old Zverev would ever win one of the sport's biggest prizes. Now he is celebrating his multiple Grand Slam title after his path to fame was partly paved by the injuries to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz."
"Sun": "Ben Shelton watched the American dream die before the eyes of a former James Bond as Alex Zverev finally eradicated his own nightmares at the US Open. Zverev lived up to his role as a tennis villain, especially in the eyes of the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium when he was crowned King of New York for the first time."
France
"L'Équipe": "A new king in New York. He had been working towards this for years, and now, within three months, Alexander Zverev has achieved the seemingly impossible twice."
“Le Parisien”: “Alexander Zverev, the victory of a self-confident opportunist in New York.”
Italy
“Tuttosport”: “Sascha wins on the hard court in Flushing Meadows and takes revenge for the defeat he suffered against Thiem in the 2020 final.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “Zverev silences New York and defeats Shelton in four sets”
Spain
“Marca”: “Zverev silences New York and secures a place in tennis history.”
“As”: “The Zverev moment.”
Austria
“Crown”: “Alexander Zverev crowns himself King of New York.”
Switzerland
"Blick": "Historic US Open triumph. Unleashed Zverev does it like Becker once did. 2026 is his big year. After Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev also wins in New York - and thus ensures a continuation of the American Grand Slam curse."
Netherlands
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Alexander Zverev is considered the favorite at the Australian Open 2027.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- How will Zverev's victory affect the world rankings?
- Can he maintain his form in the coming tournaments?
- How will injured rivals Sinner and Alcaraz react to his double triumph?
