He prevailed on Sunday.
Ben Shelton fell in the final.
Zverev secured his first Grand Slam title after defeating Shelton in four sets at the US Open.
He dedicated the win to his mother.
Both parents had professional tennis careers.
Reports pointed to his mother's unexpected tennis history.
Coverage examined his complicated coaching relationship with his father, a former pro who has guided his development.
His mother's background garnered notice after the final.
His mother had a professional tennis career.
His father guided his development.