Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph in transformational year
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
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Notable Quotes
"In that moment I was in the zone a lot. I didn't hear noise at all."
— Alexander Zverev , Athlete
"When doctors tell you that life and sports will be very limited for that child, it takes a very strong mother to say 'my son will be whatever he wants to be'."
— Alexander Zverev , Athlete
"There is no-one as fit as Zverev, he is right up there."
— Marion Bartoli , Celebrity
"I'm so admiring of his strength of character and the zen-like state he's been in since the very beginning of the match."
— Annabel Croft , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Annabel Croft is a former British number one tennis player and commentator.
American tennis player seeded fourth at Wimbledon 2026.
Boris Becker is a former German tennis player who holds a record for rising to the top 10.
Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player known for his strong performance on clay courts.
Marion Bartoli is a French former professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion.
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How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.
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