Patrick McEnroe shared new forecasts for the upcoming 2026 US Open tournament. He highlighted Ben Shelton as a key player. He believes Shelton will stop a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe commented on Carlos Alcaraz too. He noted the returning player holds a strong chance at the 2026 event.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz show the possibility to end the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack covered McEnroe's statements on the players and the tournament.