Patrick McEnroe shared his expectations for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He singled out Ben Shelton as a contender. He thinks Shelton will end a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe spoke about Carlos Alcaraz in addition. He said the star athlete holds a strong chance at the 2026 competition.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz demonstrate the opportunity to overcome the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack reported on McEnroe's statements on the players and the action.