Patrick McEnroe shared his expectations for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to Ben Shelton as a contender. He expects Shelton will end a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe commented on Carlos Alcaraz too. He stated the star athlete holds a strong chance at the 2026 competition.
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 action.