Alexander Zverev downs Ben Shelton to win US Open title and extend American men’s drought

Ben Shelton is going against a whole lot of history in Sunday’s U.S. Open final.

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Alexander Zverev downs Ben Shelton to win US Open title and extend American men’s drought

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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men

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Latin TimesLean Left· 20d ago

America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets

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ForbesCenter· 15d ago

American Drought Stands At 23 Years As Alexander Zverev Tops Ben Shelton In U.S. Open Final

ForbesCenter· 17d ago

Ben Shelton Serves His Way Into 1st Major Final, Looks To Break 23-Year American Drought

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New York PostLean Right· 15d ago

Alexander Zverev downs Ben Shelton to win US Open title and extend American men’s drought

New York PostLean Right· 16d ago

Why Ben Shelton may be equipped to end American men’s 23-year US Open drought