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ALEXANDER ZVEREV IS THE US OPEN 2026 CHAMPION! 🏆 Zverev defeats Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win his second Grand Slam title and finally lift the trophy in New York. Six years after his heartbreaking defeat in the 2020 US Open final, Zverev returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium and completed the job. After winning Roland Garros earlier this season, the German is now a TWO-TIME Grand Slam champion. Zverev took control early against Shelton, winning the opening set before dominating the second-set tiebreak 7-2. Shelton refused to disappear, fighting back to take the third set 7-5 and giving the American crowd hope of an incredible comeback. But Zverev responded like a champion. He regained control in the fourth set, broke Shelton and closed out a 6-2 final set to become the 2026 US Open men's singles champion. We react to the US Open final and discuss: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton How Zverev neutralised Shelton's huge serve Why Zverev dominated the second-set tiebreak Shelton's third-set fightback Where the final was won and lost Zverev's incredible 2026 Grand Slam season What this defeat means for Shelton Whether Shelton is now a genuine Grand Slam contender Zverev's place among the best players in the world Shelton may have fallen one match short, but what a tournament from the 23-year-old American. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz in an unforgettable five-set quarterfinal, beat Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals and became the first Black American man to reach the US Open singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. But the final belongs to Alexander Zverev. Roland Garros champion. US Open champion. Two Grand Slam titles in 2026. 🏆 ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gametolovepodcast​ 📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2LQZ0Qy 📲 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2RmTmIK 🔵 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ha6Z7P 🤖 FOLLOW OUR SUBREDDIT: https://bit.ly/3JsULUq ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ Thanks for watching, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be notified of all our future tennis podcasts & watch-alongs. Download TNNS App: https://www.downloadtennis.com/ You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts too: https://linktr.ee/gtltennispodcast​​​​ All of your support is appreciated! Business: [email protected] #USOpen #Zverev #Shelton #Tennis #usopen2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Shelton is into his FIRST Grand Slam final! 🇺🇸🔥 Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the US Open 2026 final, where Alexander Zverev awaits after his straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov. Shelton recovered brilliantly after losing the opening set, firing 20 aces and increasingly taking control with his huge serve and explosive forehand. After stunning Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set quarterfinal, Shelton has now beaten Tiafoe to move just ONE victory away from his first Grand Slam title. Shelton also becomes the first Black American man to reach the US Open singles final since Arthur Ashe in 1972 and the first Black American man to reach any Grand Slam singles final since MaliVai Washington at Wimbledon in 1996. Standing in his way is Alexander Zverev. Zverev defeated Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to reach another Grand Slam final, producing his best tennis when it mattered most. He won both tiebreaks and recovered from 5-2 down in the third-set breaker to finish the match in straight sets. We break down both US Open men's semifinals: Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Why Shelton was able to take control Zverev's incredible form in the big moments Shelton's historic run in New York Tiafoe's missed opportunity Shelton vs Zverev US Open final preview Can Shelton complete one of the great US Open runs and become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003? Or will Zverev use his experience to stop the American fairytale and lift the US Open trophy? Shelton vs Zverev. One match for the US Open title. 🏆 ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gametolovepodcast​ 📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2LQZ0Qy 📲 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2RmTmIK 🔵 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ha6Z7P 🤖 FOLLOW OUR SUBREDDIT: https://bit.ly/3JsULUq ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ Thanks for watching, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be notified of all our future tennis podcasts & watch-alongs. Download TNNS App: https://www.downloadtennis.com/ You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts too: https://linktr.ee/gtltennispodcast​​​​ All of your support is appreciated! Business: [email protected] #tennis #reaction #podcast #USOpen #shelton #zverev #tiafoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elena Rybakina STUNS Coco Gauff to reach the US Open 2026 final! 😱 The new World No.1 came from a set down to defeat Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and set up a blockbuster final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff started brilliantly and took the opening set 6-3, but Rybakina gradually took control with her serve and aggressive baseline tennis, repeatedly putting pressure on Coco’s forehand. Gauff fought until the end, but 34 unforced errors ultimately proved costly as Rybakina completed the comeback. Rybakina is now into her first US Open final and will officially become World No.1 following an incredible run in New York. Aryna Sabalenka is waiting in the final after defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2. Sabalenka produced another huge performance, hitting 29 winners and seven aces as Pegula struggled to contain her power. Sabalenka has now reached her fourth consecutive US Open final and is just ONE victory away from winning three consecutive US Open titles. We break down all the biggest US Open Day 12 stories: Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula Why Gauff lost after winning the first set How Rybakina turned the match around Sabalenka’s incredible US Open dominance Rybakina vs Sabalenka final preview Can the new World No.1 Rybakina finish her incredible tournament with the title? Or will Sabalenka complete a historic US Open three-peat? ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gametolovepodcast​ 📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2LQZ0Qy 📲 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2RmTmIK 🔵 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ha6Z7P 🤖 FOLLOW OUR SUBREDDIT: https://bit.ly/3JsULUq ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ Thanks for watching, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be notified of all our future tennis podcasts & watch-alongs. Download TNNS App: https://www.downloadtennis.com/ You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts too: https://linktr.ee/gtltennispodcast​​​​ All of your support is appreciated! Business: [email protected] #tennis #reaction #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coco Gauff SAVES TWO MATCH POINTS in an incredible US Open 2026 comeback against Mirra Andreeva! 😱 Elena Rybakina defeats Zheng Qinwen to become the new World No.1, while Alexander Zverev storms into the semifinals. Gauff looked to be heading out after losing the opening set 6-2, but somehow survived two match points in the second-set tiebreak before completing an incredible 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 victory over Andreeva. We break down exactly how Coco turned the match around, Andreeva’s tactics against the Gauff forehand, the 39-shot rally that helped change the momentum and whether Andreeva became too cautious when she had the chance to finish the match. Rybakina also produced a comeback of her own, defeating Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open semifinals and secure the World No.1 ranking for the first time. On the men’s side, Zverev continued his impressive run with a dominant straight-sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, while Karen Khachanov advanced after Alexander Blockx was forced to retire. The US Open semifinals are now set: Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe Can Gauff complete another incredible US Open title run? Is Rybakina now the woman to beat? Is Zverev the favourite for the men’s title? And will Shelton or Tiafoe become the first American man into the US Open final? Join Game To Love for our full US Open 2026 Day 11 reaction, results, analysis and semifinal preview. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gametolovepodcast​ 📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2LQZ0Qy 📲 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2RmTmIK 🔵 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ha6Z7P 🤖 FOLLOW OUR SUBREDDIT: https://bit.ly/3JsULUq ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ Thanks for watching, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be notified of all our future tennis podcasts & watch-alongs. Download TNNS App: https://www.downloadtennis.com/ You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts too: https://linktr.ee/gtltennispodcast​​​​ All of your support is appreciated! Business: [email protected] #tennis #reaction #podcast #USOpen #CocoGauff #Rybakina #Zverev #Andreeva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Shelton SHOCKS Carlos Alcaraz in an incredible five-set US Open thriller! 😱 Shelton produced the biggest win of his career to knock Alcaraz out of the US Open 2026 and reach the semifinals.Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in an epic battle that finished at 3:33am — the latest finish in US Open history.We break down exactly how Shelton managed to overpower Alcaraz, what went wrong for Carlos and whether Shelton can now go all the way and win his first Grand Slam title.Frances Tiafoe also produced an unbelievable comeback, fighting back from two sets down to defeat Alex Michelsen in five sets and set up a huge all-American US Open semifinal against Shelton.On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka survived an incredible battle with Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, while Jessica Pegula came from a set down against Emma Navarro to reach another US Open semifinal.We discuss all the biggest US Open Day 10 results, including:Ben Shelton vs Carlos AlcarazFrances Tiafoe vs Alex MichelsenAryna Sabalenka vs Linda NoskovaJessica Pegula vs Emma NavarroIs Shelton now ready to win the US Open? How did Alcaraz let this one get away? Can Tiafoe reach another US Open final? And can Pegula finally stop Sabalenka?Join Game To Love for our full US Open 2026 Day 10 reaction, results and analysis. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr 💰 SUPPORT CHANNEL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/g2lp 🔥 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/gametolove 🏆 JOIN TNNS BRACKET LEAGUE: https://tnnslive.com 💬 GTL DISCORD: https://discord.gg/55t6PNFwvy 🛒 MERCH: https://etsy.com/uk/shop/GameToLove 🎮 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gametolovepodcast​ 📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2LQZ0Qy 📲 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2RmTmIK 🔵 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3ha6Z7P 🤖 FOLLOW OUR SUBREDDIT: https://bit.ly/3JsULUq ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ Thanks for watching, make sure you LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to be notified of all our future tennis podcasts & watch-alongs. Download TNNS App: https://www.downloadtennis.com/ You can find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts too: https://linktr.ee/gtltennispodcast​​​​ All of your support is appreciated! Business: [email protected] #USOpen #Shelton #Alcaraz #Tiafoe #Sabalenka #Pegula #tennis #reaction #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices