Ben Shelton suffered a disappointing loss in the US Open final, dropping the first set against top seed Alexander Zverev. The American struggled to find his rhythm early on, trailing 6-4 in the opening frame. Despite a valiant effort to fight back, Zverev's consistency proved too much to handle.

Shelton, known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play, could not break the German's serve at crucial moments. The match highlighted Zverev's status as the tournament favorite, as he looked to secure his first Grand Slam title. Shelton, aiming to upset the world number one, pushed Zverev all the way but ultimately fell short in straight sets.

The final showcased the rising talent of Shelton against the experience and composure of Zverev on the big stage.