Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open in New York, according to Le Monde, securing his second Grand Slam title of the year after his victory at Roland-Garros. The win, reported on Monday, September 14, 2026, extends what Le Monde describes as his growing hold on men's tennis.
The final produced an unusual moment. Eurosport reports that Zverev did not immediately grasp that he had won the match, saying afterward that he was "in my bubble" and believed the score was 5-1. L'Équipe also noted that the German player failed to realize, right after match point, that he had taken the US Open title.
The result has also stirred a broader argument about his standing in the sport. 20 Minutes asked whether Zverev is the worst two-time Grand Slam winner in history — a question that reflects how his major record is being weighed against the rest of his career rather than the New York result itself.
Separately, sports.orange.fr reported that Alizé Cornet drew criticism from Boris Becker, a storyline unrelated to Zverev's title run.
Zverev's year now includes major titles on clay and hard courts, and the debate over how his achievements compare with past champions is likely to continue as the season moves on.
