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Entertainment Tonight Oct 18
It's 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 for Trinity Rodman! The soccer star is sending love to boyfriend Ben Shelton as she prepares to make her VS Fashion Show debut.
Alexander Zverev becomes world number one in tennis for the first time: It was already expected, now it's official: Alexander Zverev's rise to the top of ...
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Key FactsZverev Set to Become Tennis World Number One
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Carlos Alcaraz lost to Zizou Bergs in Shanghai, while Ben Shelton had previously fallen to Arthur Géa.
- Zverev won the 2026 French Open and US Open and will top the rankings by season’s end at the latest.
- Jannik Sinner still leads currently but has ended his season early because of ongoing knee problems.
- Zverev can overtake Sinner no earlier than November 2, requiring specific results in Shanghai and Vienna.
Congratulations, Sascha!!!— Boris Becker congratulated Alexander Zverev a few days earlier, when there was still no calculable certainty.
Swiss Indoors Basel: These players are participating: Two current top-ten players will compete in Basel this year. The rest of the field also promises top-class ...
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gulftoday.ae Oct 12
Zverev advances to third round as Shelton beaten; Zheng triumphs: Top-seeded Alexander Zverev let two match points slip in the second-set tiebreaker before ...
gulftoday.ae/sport/2026/10/12/zverev-advances-to-third-round-as-shelton-beaten-zheng-triumphs
Ben Shelton Crashes Out As French Underdog Arthur Gea Pulls Off Career-Best Win: France's world number 56 Arthur Gea stunned Ben Shelton in the third round ...
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Shelton breezes to straight-sets win to advance in Shanghai - ESPN: On his 24th birthday, Ben Shelton defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (6) to advance to the ...
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Change of power at the top of the world rankings is drawing closer
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BEN RICE WITH A GRAND SLAM IN THE BRONX 😱
The Yankees are up 9-0 on the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALWC 🔥
ATP Finals 2026: Zverev, Sinner and Alcaraz qualified - | Djokovic, Medvedev, Shelton and Co. fight for tickets
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Sports dream couple: Tennis star Ben Shelton talks about his relationship with Trinity Rodman | Sports mix
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athlonsports.com Sep 23
Clijsters & Roddick Respect, But Also Question Ben Shelton's Davis Cup Participation, Urges Him to 'Be More Selfish''
athlonsports.com/tennis/ben-shelton-urged-to-say-no-after-us-open-fina-little-more-selfish-davis-cup
tennishead.net Sep 18
Ben Shelton loses his first match since the US Open final... 😔
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It's more than just Ben Shelton's first US Open Final 🔥
He is the first Black American to reach the US Open Final since Arthur Ashe in 1972 👏
Key FactsShelton reaches first Grand Slam final
Sep 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The 23-year-old Shelton won the next three sets after dropping the opening set against Tiafoe.
- In Sunday’s final, Shelton will meet Alexander Zverev, who previously defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets.
- Shelton hit 20 aces and landed 75 percent of first serves; Tiafoe had three aces and 57 percent.
- It was Tiafoe’s third Grand Slam semifinal defeat, all three coming at the U.S. Open.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who were impacted by 9/11. This is one of the greatest cities in the world.— Ben Shelton, after defeating Frances Tiafoe in the U.S. Open semifinal, addressing the crowd; reference to 9/11
Mail Online Sep 12
Trinity Rodman debuts new look as she supports boyfriend Ben Shelton in US Open semifinal... days after he snubbed her in victory speech
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tennishead.net Sep 15
Alexander Zverev responds to complaints about him bouncing the ball too much and Ben Shelton's appeal for a rule change
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tennishead.net Sep 17
John McEnroe would be proud! 🇺🇸
⤵️ Why Ben Shelton deserves huge credit for what he’s done straight after losing the US Open final
Ben Shelton is the FIRST Black American man in 54 YEARS to reach the US Open final 👏
Three-time Grand Slam winner Arthur Ashe was the last to accomplish this ... Show more
"Zverev Silences New York": Alexander Zverev wins his second Grand Slam title and dashes Ben Shelton's hopes of a home victory. Reactions in the press are mixed.
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Key FactsZverev wins second Grand Slam title in New York
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sport1.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sport1.de
- In the final, Zverev defeated hometown favorite Ben Shelton for his second Grand Slam title after Roland Garros.
- International outlets praised his performance, but some assessed the success soberly and noted injuries and physical problems affecting Sinner and Alcaraz.
- US outlets highlighted the continuing decades-long drought of American men winning Grand Slam titles.
- European media emphasized Zverev’s consistency and pointed to his two Grand Slam titles within three months.
tennishead.net Sep 16
Boris Becker slams those criticising Alexander Zverev after his US Open win, ‘absolute disgrace’
tennishead.net/boris-becker-slams-those-criticising-alexander-zverev-after-his-us-open-win-absolute-disgrace/
Ben Shelton Summited the Mountain at 3:33 a.m.: Ben Shelton needed every tool in his arsenal to beat Carlos Alcaraz in an instant U.S. Open classic that ended at ...
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Ben Shelton Is Just Beginning at the U.S. Open: Ben Shelton fell to Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s U.S. Open final, but unlike other American hopefuls ...
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tennishead.net Sep 15
Frances Tiafoe now has the opportunity to achieve a career first after his impressive US Open campaign
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BEN SHELTON ISN'T GOING DOWN EASY 😤
This is the first set any American man has won in a Major final since Andy Roddick at 2009 Wimbledon 🔥
There's still a chance Trinity Rodman could make the US Open men's final to see Ben Shelton 😳
Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy FC ... Show more
BEN THERE. DONE THAT. QUARTERS NEXT. 🎾
Ben Shelton moves on to the US Open quarterfinals where he will face Carlos Alcaraz 👀
Key FactsShelton set for US Open quarterfinal against Alcaraz
Sep 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tennisnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tennisnet.com
- Ben Shelton defeated Tsitsipas 6:2, 6:3 and 6:4 to reach the quarterfinals.
- On Tuesday, Shelton faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Tommy Paul that afternoon.
- When their 2024 Laver Cup meeting is included, Alcaraz leads Shelton 3-0 in the head-to-head record.
- In the other quarterfinal, unbeaten-in-sets Alex Michelsen faces Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Daniil Medvedev.
youtube.com Sep 16
Twenty Bounces and Counting: Is Zverev’s Lengthy Serve Routine Too Much? : Ben Shelton talked about Alexander Zverev's incessand bouncing of the tennis ball ...
tennisnow.com/twenty-bounces-and-counting-is-zverevs-lengthy-serve-routine-too-much/
Carlos Alcaraz was all smiles after losing a five-setter against Ben Shelton.
The previous defending champion was sidelined four months this year due to a ... Show more
tennishead.net Sep 14
Andy Roddick gives his view on Alexander Zverev's conduct during the US Open final vs Ben Shelton
tennishead.net/andy-roddick-gives-his-view-on-alexander-zverevs-conduct-during-the-us-open-final-vs-ben-shelton/
tennishead.net Sep 17
Toni Nadal rates Alexander Zverev’s chances of challenging Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner after winning the US Open
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2026 U.S. Open: Zverev Wins Grand Slam Title Against Shelton: Alexander Zverev celebrates his second Grand Slam title in New York. In the final ...
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Griekspoor taunts: | "I find it hard to watch Zverev": US Open final was "mediocre"
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tennishead.net Sep 15
The positive news for American men's tennis despite Ben Shelton's loss in the US Open final
tennishead.net/the-positive-news-for-american-mens-tennis-despite-ben-sheltons-loss-in-the-us-open-final/
tennishead.net Sep 14
OpinionThe new rule tennis needs to introduce after Alexander Zverev's actions throughout the US Open
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Carlos didn't know he was playing the winner of the Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas match in the US Open quarterfinal 😅
"You're the lucky charm … not today but usually.” 😅
Alexander Zverev to Trinity Rodman after he beat her boyfriend Ben Shelton in the US Open Final 🎾
BEN SHELTON HIT THE FASTEST SERVE RECORDED AT THE US OPEN 😱
158 MPH‼️
tennishead.net Sep 17
Ben Shelton’s Davis Cup record as he prepares to play first match since US Open final defeat
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Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in U.S. Open semis
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Key FactsTiafoe rallies past Michelsen to reach semifinals
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The 2026 U.S. Open quarterfinals were underway on September 8 at Flushing Meadows.
- Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka (1) defeated Linda Nosková (6) in a tense three-set match.
- Frances Tiafoe (11) reached the semifinals after beating Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(10-6).
- Matches between Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, then Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton, were scheduled next.
Joy in the game. Relentless joy.— From a reader, Mary T., commenting on the U.S. Open 2026 live coverage.
The look on #BenShelton ’s dad’s face after watching his son defeat #CarlosAlcaraz to advance to the #USOpen semifinals 🙌 #tennis
Alexander Zverev steht im Finale der US Open! 🔥 In einem spannenden Duell mit Karen Khachanov setzt sich der Deutsche durch ... Show more
Alexander Zverev wins the US Open, but doesn't even realize it at first. While jubilation erupted around him, he first inspected the strings of his racket ... Show more
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expats.cz Sep 20
Czechia stuns USA in Prague comeback to reach 2026 Davis Cup Finals: Jakub Menšík upset world No. 4 Ben Shelton before Jiří Lehečka sealed a dramatic 3–2 Czech ...
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tennishead.net Sep 15
How Ben Shelton performed in his first Grand Slam final compared to John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
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LIVE: Starker Start von Zverev!: Alexander Zverev greift nach dem nächsten ganz großen Triumph: Beim Finale der US Open bekommt es der deutsche Tennisstar mit ...
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Yessss!!! On his second attempt in a US Open final, Alexander Zverev has finally won the title. He defeated American Ben Shelton in three straight sets (6-3 ... Show more
🔥Predict the exact score of the US Open third-round match between Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov before the match starts (September 5th ... Show more
WHAT A SUNDAY FOR TRINITY RODMAN 😮💨
1PM ET - Started for Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy
5:30PM ET - Made it to boyfriend Ben Shelton's US Open ... Show more
Trinity Rodman breaks down in tears during Ben Shelton's US Open post-match speech
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Trinity Rodman wearing an "I ❤️my boyfriend" shirt for Ben Shelton's match at the US Open 🙌
SHELTON DEFEATS ALCARAZ.
The latest finish in U.S. Open history sees Ben Shelton overcome defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets.
"Just relax a little more and get forward when he gets the opportunity."
Bryan Shelton, Ben's coach and father ... Show more
tennishead.net Sep 18
Ben Shelton rates Team USA's chances of winning the 2026 Davis Cup: Ben Shelton believes Team USA have a 'real shot' of winning the 2026 Davis Cup title.
tennishead.net/ben-shelton-rates-team-usas-chances-of-winning-the-2026-davis-cup/
tennishead.net Sep 15
Ben Shelton issues first statement on social media after losing the US Open final
tennishead.net/ben-shelton-issues-first-statement-on-social-media-after-losing-the-us-open-final/
Mail Online Sep 15
Ben Shelton spotted drowning his sorrows in New York City dive bar after losing $5.5m US Open final
dailymail.com/sport/tennis/article-16131971/ben-shelton-open-new-york-bar.html
Ticket prices for Shelton-Zverev US Open final down 27%: The chance to witness tennis history has yet to restoke ticket prices for Sunday's men's final at the U ...
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BIG BEN 😤
At 23, Ben Shelton is the youngest American US Open men’s finalist since Roddick, 21, in 2003. #USOpen
Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown: He is closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.
reuters.com/sports/tennis/shelton-takes-down-tiafoe-seal-zverev-showdown-us-open-final-2026-09-12/
tennishead.net Sep 14
Ben Shelton accused of making the same mistake he always does against Jannik Sinner in the US Open final
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SHELTON. ALCARAZ. PRIMETIME.
Two of the biggest faces in men's tennis go head-to-head NOW on ESPN and the ESPN App 🍿
Alexander Zverev comfortably takes the first set vs. Ben Shelton 6-3 👀
Watch the rest of the match on ABC and the ESPN App!
Zverev gewinnt seinen nächsten Grand-Slam-Titel: Alexander Zverev setzt einem überragenden Jahr die Krone auf und triumphiert nach seinem French-Open-Sieg auch ...
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Sorry, but Tennis at 3:33 a.m. Isn’t Cool. It’s Ridiculous.: Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in a glorious match that finished at an inhumane hour ...
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Alexander Zverev has won his second Grand Slam title! The 29-year-old defeated American Ben Shelton 3-1 in sets in the US Open final after a strong performance ... Show more
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What a run for Ben Shelton at the US Open 👏
🇺🇸 First career Grand Slam final
🇺🇸 Second American man to reach a US Open final since 2003
🇺🇸 First Black ... Show more
Petkovic surprised by Zverev's opponent: Ben Shelton causes surprise in the US Open final against Alexander Zverev. Former tennis pro Andrea Petkovic is ...
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tennishead.net Sep 16
Alexander Zverev reveals what he said to Ben Shelton's Dad straight after the US Open final finished
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