Patrick McEnroe shared his expectations for the upcoming 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to 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 in addition. He noted the returning player 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 covered McEnroe's statements on the players and the tournament.