Patrick McEnroe offered new forecasts for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He pointed to 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 commented on Carlos Alcaraz too. He said the star athlete holds a huge chance at the 2026 competition.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz demonstrate the possibility 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.