Patrick McEnroe offered new forecasts for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to Ben Shelton as a key player. He expects Shelton will stop a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe commented on Carlos Alcaraz in addition. He noted the returning player holds a strong chance at the 2026 event.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz show the opportunity to break the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack reported on McEnroe's statements regarding the competitors and the tournament.