Alexander Zverev capped off a dominant run by winning the 2026 U.S. Open men’s singles title, adding to his recent major victories and cementing his status as a top-tier force. Elena Rybakina powered her way to her first U.S. Open crown, claiming the women’s title and reaffirming her No. 1 ranking. Ben Shelton, despite falling short in the final, soared to a career-high fourth ranking after an electrifying run that included a nail-biting quarterfinal win. Aryna Sabalenka’s reign at No. 1 ended with a heartbreaking loss, marking her first major-less year since 2022. Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning comeback from wrist injury to reach the quarterfinals, showcasing grit and grace under pressure. Coco Gauff, though falling short of expectations, pushed deep into the semifinals and battled fiercely against Rybakina. In doubles, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed their Grand Slam together, while American duo Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski captured their second major title. Junior stars Marcel Latak and Sun Xinran also claimed their respective titles, rounding out a thrilling, unpredictable tournament that redefined tennis’s competitive landscape.

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