Alexander Zverev has taken control of the US Open men’s singles final against Ben Shelton, leading 6-3, 7-6, 5-7 as the match enters the fourth set.
The top seed is chasing his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open in June. Zverev is also appearing in his third consecutive major final as he looks to add another major trophy to his career.
Shelton, the eighth seed, is aiming to become the first American man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam singles title. The 22-year-old is competing in his first major final and is seeking a breakthrough victory on home soil.
Zverev entered the final with a dominant record against Shelton, having won all five of their previous meetings. However, Shelton fought back by taking the third set 7-5, keeping his hopes of a comeback alive.
