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Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Developing 6 outlets 8 reports Published Sep 13, 2026

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The brief

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his career Key points and original sources are listed below.

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his careerS1 S2

Alexander Zverev doesn't realise he has won the US Open... and then he does.S3 S4

Alexander Zverev won the US Open and didn't even realise!S8

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Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his career

1h Independent

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his career

2h Smh · 2 reports

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Alexander Zverev doesn't realise he has won the US Open... and then he does.

2h Theage · 2 reports

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Alexander Zverev doesn't realise he has won the US Open... and then he does.

2h Brisbanetimes

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Alexander Zverev doesn't realise he has won the US Open... and then he does.

2h Skysports

Hilarious moment as Zverev wins US Open…and doesn’t realise!!!

Alexander Zverev won the US Open and didn't even realise!

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

United States

6 outlets 8 reports Published Sep 13, 2026

The brief

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his career Key points and original sources are listed below.

Zverev lost track of the score as he prepared to receive serve rather than celebrating the second grand slam title of his careerS1 S2

Alexander Zverev doesn't realise he has won the US Open... and then he does.S3 S4

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Hilarious moment as Zverev wins US Open…and doesn’t realise!!!

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Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Alexander Zverev fails to realise he had won the US Open in bizarre moment

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Zverev doesn't realise he has won US Open

Hilarious moment as Zverev wins US Open…and doesn’t realise!!!

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