Alexander Zverev secured the 2026 US Open men's singles title with a four-set victory over Ben Shelton in the September 13 final, capping a dominant season that also included his first major at the French Open. The top seed's consistent baseline play, strong serving, and 6-0 head-to-head edge over Shelton proved decisive after Shelton upset defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Casper Ruud's pre-tournament withdrawal due to a back injury removed another contender early. With the event concluded, trader consensus fully aligns with Zverev's confirmed championship, though any unforeseen post-match adjustments like appeals remain theoretically possible in rare cases.