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Story summary
- Alexander Zverev won the U.S. Open men’s singles, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2.
- Alexander Zverev bounced the ball 12,000 times in his first five matches, lasting two and a half hours.
- Ben Shelton called the routine excessive and urged a rule limiting second-serve time.
- Karen Khachanov complained extra bounces disrupt opponents’ split-step.
- Alexander Zverev said he does not count bounces and sees no violation.