ATP Weekly: Was dealing with pressure the key to Zverev beating Shelton in the US Open final? How do we rate the tournaments of Tiafoe, Michelsen, Fritz? Are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Did Alcaraz justify his return from injury?

Was handling the pressure the key to Alexander Zverev’s victory over Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open final? Steve Flink joins John on this episode of ATP Weekly, we examine what separated the finalists and what their performances tell us about the road ahead. We also assess the US Open campaigns of Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen and Taylor Fritz. Who impressed, who fell short, and are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Plus, did Carlos Alcaraz justify his return from injury—and what can we take from his time in New York? Join us for debate, analysis and a look at the biggest stories from the men’s tournament. Who deserves the most credit for their US Open campaign? Please follow this podcast and give us a rating, it really makes a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices