‘Shut up these guys’: Fans slam commentator as ‘heal Alcaraz and Sinner’ remark spoils Zverev’s US Open win

Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the US Open men’s singles final against Ben Shelton Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the US Open final on Sunday to claim his second career Grand Slam title, but the German’s victory was followed by criticism of John McEnroe’s closing remarks on air.Top-seeded Zverev defeated eighth-seeded Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, preventing the American from becoming the first American in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title.Zverev also overcame the memory of his 2020 US Open final loss when he was two points away from victory before Dominic Thiem came back to win in five sets. It took six years and two major final defeats for Zverev to win his first US Open title.However, instead of ending the broadcast focusing on Zverev’s victory, McEnroe turned his attention to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two players who were not in the final.“Stay healthy, Carlos (Alcaraz) and Jannik (Sinner),” McEnroe said.The comment quickly went viral on social media, with some fans criticizing McEnroe for making the remark immediately after Zverev won his second Grand Slam title of the season.Alcaraz eliminated Shelton in the quarterfinals after returning from a wrist injury, while Sinner missed the entire tournament with a knee problem.In response to McEnroe’s comments, one fan wrote: “Disliking a player doesn’t mean you don’t respect his achievements. The commentary box should feel embarrassed for that! Very poor taste and disrespectful, I’m sure they wouldn’t like to see the same disrespect shown to someone they support or like.”Another fan pointed out that Alcaraz was in the tournament and lost to Shelton, writing: “But you know Carlos was in? And he lost to a guy who had no chance against Zverev in the final?”Another fan said: “I hope Zverev beats one or both of them to get another slam soon and shut these guys up.”