Sascha Zverev & Elena Rybakina: The UNDISPUTED Grand Slam King & Queen! | 2026 US Open Finals Recap

US Open 2026 Final Recap: Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton to become US Open champion, Elena Rybakina conquers New York, and we debate what both results mean for the future of tennis. 🏆🇺🇸

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Welcome to the We’re Going Five Podcast US Open 2026 Final Recap.

Alexander Zverev is the US Open champion. Ben Shelton’s incredible New York run finishes one match short of his first Grand Slam. Elena Rybakina captures the women’s US Open title.

We break down both finals, debate our biggest US Open overreactions, reveal who nailed their pre-tournament predictions and dark horses, and make our super early ATP Finals 2026 picks.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:52 ZVEREV CROWNED US OPEN KING!

00:22:10 WHAT'S NEXT FOR SHELTON?

00:31:12 RYBAKINA CONQUERS NEW YORK!

00:43:09 OVERREACTION OR NOT?

00:50:30 PREDICTIONS & DARK HORSE REVEAL

00:59:33 SUPER EARLY ATP FINALS PICKS!

👑 ZVEREV CROWNED US OPEN KING

Alexander Zverev wins the 2026 US Open.

After another incredible Grand Slam season, Sascha leaves Arthur Ashe Stadium with another major trophy and strengthens his case as one of the best players in the world.

We break down the Zverev vs Shelton US Open final, how Zverev neutralized Shelton’s weapons, and why Sascha continues to look increasingly comfortable in the biggest matches in tennis.

Was the difference his serve?

His backhand?

His ability to absorb Shelton’s first strike?

Or simply his experience in these moments?

And after everything Zverev has accomplished in 2026…

Can Sascha finish the season as World No. 1?

🇺🇸 WHAT’S NEXT FOR BEN SHELTON?

Ben Shelton falls one match short of becoming a Grand Slam champion.

But this US Open changed the conversation around him.

Shelton showed improved patience, stronger returning, better rally tolerance and the ability to beat elite players deep in a major.

So what happens next?

Is Shelton officially a legitimate Grand Slam contender?

What still separates him from the very best players in the world?

And was this actually Ben Shelton’s best chance to win a Slam, or are his biggest opportunities still ahead of him?

👑 RYBAKINA CONQUERS NEW YORK

Elena Rybakina is the 2026 US Open champion.

One of the most dangerous power players in women’s tennis delivers on one of the biggest stages in the sport.

We break down why Rybakina’s serve and first-strike tennis are so devastating on hard courts, what this championship means for her place in the WTA hierarchy, and how high her ceiling really is when healthy.

Which leads to one huge question:

Can Elena Rybakina complete the Career Grand Slam in 2027?

🧨 OVERREACTION OR NOT?

Four takes. Four verdicts.

Zverev will finish 2026 as Year-End World No. 1.

This was Ben Shelton’s best chance to win a Grand Slam.

Elena Rybakina will complete the Career Grand Slam next year.

Aryna Sabalenka will finish the year outside the Top 4.

Overreaction… or are we actually cooking?

🔮 PREDICTIONS & DARK HORSE REVEAL

Time to pull out the receipts.

Before the US Open started, we made our champion predictions, early exit picks, Ride or Die selections and dark horse choices.

Now the tournament is finished.

Who actually predicted the champions?

Which dark horse made the deepest run?

Who completely misunderstood the draw?

Which pick died immediately?

And who gets bragging rights until the next Grand Slam?

We reveal all of our pre-tournament picks and grade how well our US Open 2026 predictions actually aged.

🎯 SUPER EARLY ATP FINALS PICKS

The Grand Slam season is over.

Now the ATP Race to Turin gets serious.

Who qualifies for the 2026 ATP Finals?

Who misses out?

Which player could make a late-season surge?

And if the ATP Finals started tomorrow…

Who would we pick to win the whole thing?

👇 JOIN THE DEBATE

Will Zverev finish 2026 as World No. 1?

Was this Shelton’s best chance at a Slam?

Can Rybakina complete the Career Grand Slam?

Does Sabalenka finish outside the Top 4?

And who wins the ATP Finals?

Drop your takes below 👇

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