US Open 2026: Check Winners List and Major Highlights
The US Open 2026: This year's last Grand Slam tournament, has wrapped up in New York. Check all the winners across categories and major highlights of the tournament.
The US Open 2026 has concluded in New York with winners crowned across all the categories. The last Grand Slam of the year took place from August 23 to September 13, featuring some of the greatest tennis players from across the world.
Like every Grand Slam tournament, this year too saw some standout performances, from first-time champions to first-time finalists. In this article, we will go through all the winners and major highlights of the tournament.
Key Details of US Open 2026
The 146th edition of the US Open 2026 took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. It was the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Below are all the key details about this year’s Grand Slam tournament.
| Information Field | Details |
| Tournament | US Open 2026 |
| Edition | 146th |
| Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center |
| Location | New York City, USA |
| Surface | Hard Court |
| Tournament Dates | August 23 to September 13, 2026 |
| Main Draw Dates | August 30 to September 13, 2026 |
| Organised By | United States Tennis Association (USTA) |
Who Won the Men's Singles Title in US Open 2026?
Alexander Zverev is your 2026 US Open champion! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7OuXVKUas9
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 13, 2026
The men's singles category saw Germany's Alexander Zverev go up against American Ben Shelton in the final on Sunday, September 13. The match lasted more than four hours, with Zverev eventually securing a four-set victory. He defeated Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open 2026 title.
With this victory, Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam title of the year. It was also his first US Open title.
Despite the heartbreak in the final, 23-year-old Ben Shelton had an impressive campaign at the US Open 2026. He played his first Grand Slam final and produced some exciting performances to make it to the final, including a memorable win over Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Shelton also became the first American man since 2006 to reach the US Open singles final.
| Player | Country | Result |
| Alexander Zverev | Germany | Winner |
| Ben Shelton | USA | Runner-up |
Score: 6–3, 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–2
Who Won the Women's Singles Title in US Open 2026?
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2026
Elena Rybakina is a US Open champion!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1QB8jDNTP6
Now comes the women's singles category, where Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina edged past Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set game by 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The match ended in heartbreak for Sabalenka as she went on to break her racket in disappointment. However, it was a fantastic game between two champion players.
This was Elena Rybakina's first US Open title and her third career major championship.
| Player | Country | Result |
| Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan | Winner |
| Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus | Runner-up |
Score: 6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Who Won in Doubles and Mixed Doubles Categories?
The doubles category also saw some interesting matches, with Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski completing an undefeated Grand Slam hardcourt campaign with titles in both the Australian Open and US Open. Below are all the details of the doubles and mixed doubles categories.
| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
| Men's Doubles | Christian Harrison & Neal Skupski | Kevin Krawietz & Tim Puetz | 6–4, 7–6(6) |
| Women's Doubles | Kateřina Siniaková & Taylor Townsend | Ashlyn Krueger & Robin Montgomery | 5–7, 6–0, 6–2 |
| Mixed Doubles | Karolína Muchová & Jakub Menšík | Belinda Bencic & Flavio Cobolli | 6–3, 1–6, [10–6] |
Now that all the Grand Slam tournaments of the year have concluded, the next stop will be the Australian Open, which is set to take place in early 2027. Players will be ready to finish the unfinished jobs.
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