The U. S. Open Final: A Coffee Shop Conversation About Expectations and Identity The tennis world was abuzz this weekend as Alexander Zverev took down Ben Shelton to win his second Grand Slam title at the U. S.
Open, ending Shelton's historic bid for a first major title. A conversation I had with a friend at a coffee shop earlier in the week weighed heavily on my mind as I watched the final unfold.
We discussed the significance of Shelton's appearance in the final and how it represented more than just his own personal achievement.