Patrick McEnroe released new forecasts for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to Ben Shelton as a key player. He thinks Shelton will end a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe commented on Carlos Alcaraz as well. He stated the returning player holds a monster chance at the 2026 competition.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz show the opportunity to end the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack covered McEnroe's statements about the athletes and the action.