# Alexander Zverev def. Ben Shelton

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4663961/alexander-zverev-vs-ben-shelton
Tour: ATP

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the 2026 US Open final on hard courts on September 13, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Final
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-13

## Player comparison
| Field | Alexander Zverev | Ben Shelton |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | GER | USA |
| Birth date | 1997-04-20 | 2002-10-09 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Height | 198 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7790 | 3480 |
| Elo (entering) | 2164 | 2076 |
| Current career W-L | 547-218 | 149-89 |
| Current career earnings | $68,557,475 | $15,061,439 |

Pre-match H2H: Alexander Zverev 5-0 Ben Shelton.

## Stats
| Stat | Alexander Zverev | Ben Shelton |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 9 | 10 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| 1st serve % | 69.0% | 71.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 85.0% | 71.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 47.0% | 57.0% |
| BP saved % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| BP converted % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 67.0% |
| Return points won % | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.6 | +2.6 |
| Match Return+ | -2.7 | -8.7 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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