Zverev & Rybakina Win US Open 2026! Alcaraz, Sabalenka & Eala Review Ft. Christian's Court

The 2026 US Open is done. Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina are the champions — and I'm joined by Christian from CHRISTIAN'S COURT for a full tournament review covering everything that happened over an extraordinary fortnight in New York.THE CHAMPIONSAlexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 for his SECOND Grand Slam title, six years after leading Dominic Thiem by two sets in the 2020 final here and losing. It caps his best season: a maiden major at Roland-Garros, the Wimbledon final, and at least the semifinals at all four Slams in 2026.Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her THIRD major and first US Open, denying the two-time defending champion a three-peat that would have made her the first woman to do it since Serena Williams in 2012-14. Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka in BOTH 2026 Grand Slam finals, and takes over as World No. 1.ALCARAZThe defending champion returned from a four-month layoff after a wrist injury at the Barcelona Open and looked to be building beautifully — until Ben Shelton dethroned him 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7) in a quarterfinal that finished at 3:33 A.M., the latest finish in US Open history, ending an 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.SABALENKATwo-time defending champion, World No. 1 coming in, sixth straight US Open semifinal — and it ends with the three-peat denied and the top ranking gone. Where does she go from here?We also cover Zheng Qinwen's run from qualifying to the quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic's first-round exit, Shelton and Tiafoe's all-American semifinal, and what the rest of the season looks like.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro ft. Christian's Court1:00 Pre-Tournament Predictions vs Reality1:30 Rybakina Wins US Open 2026 Despite Injury6:00 Sabalenka Final Loss & No.1 Pressure11:00 Creator Credentials & Press Access Behind the Scenes13:40 Coco Gauff's Run & Improved Serve18:50 Can Jessica Pegula Still Win a Slam?23:25 Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic: Match of the Tournament?27:20 Linda Noskova's Big Run28:40 Zheng Qinwen: Qualifying to Quarterfinals Comeback31:50 Zverev Wins US Open: Second Slam of 202635:45 Ben Shelton Final & Serve Tactics Debate40:20 Shelton Beats Alcaraz in 3:33am Epic43:30 Djokovic Shock Loss & His Future50:40 Rafa & Novak Documentaries51:20 Khachanov's Semifinal Run53:20 Zverev Ball Bounce Controversy55:30 Should Tennis Change Its Scoring Rules?59:10 Blockx, Michelsen & Tiafoe01:01:10 Christian's US Open Experience & Naomi Osaka Cookout01:04:20 Outro🎾 IN THIS VIDEO- Full 2026 US Open review, men's and women's- Honest assessments of Alcaraz, Sabalenka and Eala- The stories that defined the fortnight- What happens next for the rest of the season💬 Who was your player of the tournament? Comments below.👍 Like if you followed the whole fortnight with us🔔 SUBSCRIBE for full Asian swing coverage- Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout)- IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout)- Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis---Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos.⚠️ Independent tennis analysis and commentary. Not affiliated with the USTA, the ATP, the WTA or the US Open.#USOpen #Zverev #Rybakina