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Zverev and Shelton back in action for Davis Cup qualifiers after US Open final

Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.

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Shelton finds US Open title loss 'motivating' as he moves forward

Ben Shelton's first Grand Slam final ended in defeat on Sunday, but the 23-year-old American said his four-set loss to Alexander Zverev at the US Open only whetted his appetite for more.

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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open six years after bitter Flushing Meadows loss

Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open on Sunday, expunging the memory of a bitter Flushing Meadows defeat with his second Grand Slam title.

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US Open LIVE: Zverev topples Shelton after epic tussle to win second Grand Slam title

The 2026 US Open concludes on Sunday with a highly anticipated men's final, as top seed Alexander Zverev and home favourite Ben Shelton battle it out for a maiden title at Flushing Meadows. Follow all the action with our live updates below.

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Shelton bids to end 23-year Grand Slam drought against Zverev in US Open men's final

This year's US Open will culminate in the highly anticipated men's singles title decider. It will be a momentous day for the entire United States, and especially for Ben Shelton, who could end an agonising 23-year wait for an American male Grand Slam champion. Standing in his way is Alexander Zverev, who is undoubtedly one of his least favourite opponents on the tour.

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Tiafoe 'proud' of comeback season despite US Open semi-final loss to Shelton

Frances Tiafoe said learning to close out matches will ⁠be his next challenge after falling to compatriot Ben Shelton in the US Open semi-finals on Friday, but the 11th ‌seed left New York proud of a season that will lift him back ‌into the world's top 10.

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'These moments I want to cherish': Shelton excited for first Grand Slam final

Ben Shelton said he was thriving in unfamiliar territory after reaching his ⁠first Grand Slam final at the US Open, with the American crediting a newfound consistency for his breakthrough run in New York.

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Ben Shelton makes history as he advances to first US Open final

Ben Shelton shook off an erratic start to power past Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final on Friday and book a championship showdown with top seed Alexander Zverev.

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Zverev aims to halt Khachanov run as Tiafoe and Shelton clash for spot in US Open final

Friday's US Open schedule features the men's semi-finals, with three of the four players aiming for a career-best Grand Slam result. The sole exception is reigning Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev, who will look to halt the unexpected run of Karen Khachanov. Home hopes Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton will then battle it out for a place in the final.

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'This is not normal': US Open under fire following string of late-night finishes

Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US Open, where a flurry of finishes in the early hours have prompted calls for a curfew or radical demands for shorter matches.

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Defending champion Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic record-breaking US Open contest

Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for the latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows.

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Alcaraz & Shelton meet in blockbuster quarter-final as Sabalenka seeks US Open semis

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face his toughest test yet when he takes on red-hot American Ben Shelton on Tuesday in the quarter-finals of the US Open.

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Shelton confident he can challenge Alcaraz more than at Roland Garros in US Open clash

Carlos Alcaraz is at his "truly impressive" best as far as Ben Shelton can see, but the American is eager for his shot at the seven-time Grand Slam champion in the US Open quarter-finals.

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Shelton moves on at US Open as he prepares for Alcaraz showdown

Eighth ⁠seed Ben Shelton outshone Stefanos Tsitsipas under the ‌U.S. Open spotlight on Sunday, sealing ‌a 6-2 6-3 6-4 ‌victory to reach the quarter-finals ‌and boost home hopes of ‌a first American men's Grand Slam champion in more ‌than two decades.

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Home hero Shelton survives gruelling battle to march on at the US Open

Ben Shelton survived a tough test ⁠from Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the US Open ‌third round, relying on the deafening cheers of the partisan American crowd ‌to power him through.

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Ben Shelton recovers from slow start to beat Tallon Griekspoor in US Open first round

Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from ⁠a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6 (3) 6-2 in the first round of ‌the U.S. Open on Monday.

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Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canada Masters title after getting past Brandon Nakashima

Ben Shelton backed up an ATP title for the first time in his career on Thursday, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win a second consecutive Masters 1000 trophy in Canada.

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Canadian Open LIVE: Shelton beats Nakashima to defend title after Swiatek tops Rybakina

The Canadian Open finals take place tonight, with world number two Elena Rybakina facing six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in Toronto, before defending champion Ben Shelton takes on fellow American Brandon Nakashima in Montreal. Flashscore will keep you updated with the latest scores and results!

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Swiatek battles rival Rybakina in Toronto final as Shelton seeks Montreal title defence

The prestigious ATP and WTA 1000 events in Canada will feature both finals tonight. In Toronto, Iga Swiatek has fought her way into her first final of the season and will attempt to bring an end to her slump in a duel with her dangerous rival Elena Rybakina. Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima could become a surprise winner in Montreal, although defending champion Ben Shelton remains the favourite to win.

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Shelton makes his return to Canadian Open title after taking down Tien

Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday.

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Canadian Open semi-finals: Swiatek looks to end drought, rising star Jodar eyes best result

Wednesday's schedule at the Canadian Open will feature all semi-final clashes on the men's and women's sides of the tournament. In Toronto, Iga Swiatek looks to end a lengthy final drought in her showdown against Elina Svitolina, while fans can also look forward to a blockbuster battle of Grand Slam champions between Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff. Meanwhile, a surprise final is on the cards in the men's draw in Montreal, though defending champion Ben Shelton and rising star Rafael Jodar remain the favourites to progress.

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Ben Shelton crushes Jakub Mensik as Rafael Jodar continues fine form at Montreal Masters

Ben Shelton produced one of the standout performances of his career on Tuesday, overpowering Jakub Mensik 6-3 6-1 to reach the ⁠Canadian Open semi-finals as the American builds momentum ahead of the U.S. Open.

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Ben Shelton moves on for ninth straight Canada Masters win as Learner Tien prevails

Defending champion Ben Shelton kept a clean slate at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Joao Fonseca to power 6-3, 7-6 (3) into the quarter-finals.

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Shelton and Tien progress in Montreal as Fonseca clinches statement win over Ruud

Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of the ATP Montreal Masters.