Alexander Zverev Wins US Open Title, Reveals Mother's Impact
Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 and said his mother helped him pursue tennis after a childhood diabetes diagnosis.
- On Sunday, Alexander Zverev of Germany defeated Ben Shelton of the United States to capture his first US Open title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York City.
- Zverev has managed Type 1 Diabetes since he was four years old in Hamburg, competing against elite rivals like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic throughout his career despite formidable health obstacles.
- To manage his condition, Zverev uses a smartphone-synced glucose monitor and administers courtside insulin injections, a practice he defended after officials questioned his medical equipment during previous matches.
- Following his victory, Zverev credited his mother, Irina Zverev, a former professional tennis player, saying, "My mother is the most important and strongest person I know because it takes an unbelievably strong woman to do what she did."
- At 29 years and 132 days old, Zverev has transformed from "Mr. Almost" to a two-time Grand Slam champion, securing wins at the French Open and US Open within a three-month span.
43 Articles
43 Articles
Alexander Zverev continues to use an insulin syringe at the U.S. Open Finale, and then thanks his mother for letting him fulfill his dreams despite diabetes. This inspires the Director General of the World Health Organization WHO for a special call.
The German Alexander Zverev, a brand-new US Open champion this Sunday, excited everyone with his dedication after taking over Ben Shelton and winning his first US Open. On the same track where he beat the American, the European tennis player dedicated his second Grand Slam to a person who, he said, never sees his matches: his mother. “I want to thank a person who never sees my matches, but is the most important person in my life and my life in g…
Alexander Zverev opens up on childhood medical diagnosis after emotional US Open triumph
Alexander Zverev paid a tribute to his mother after winning the US Open as he recalled being told that diabetes could restrict his life and sporting ambitions.The German defeated home favourite Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 following a three-and-a-half-hour battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium, securing the £4million prize and his second Grand Slam title.But Zverev used his victory speech to look back on the childhood diagnosis which threatened to …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
