Patrick McEnroe shared new forecasts for the upcoming 2026 US Open tournament. He singled out Ben Shelton as a contender. He expects Shelton will end a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe discussed Carlos Alcaraz as well. He said the star athlete holds a monster chance at the 2026 event.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz highlight the opportunity to end the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack reported on McEnroe's statements regarding the competitors and the tournament.