Patrick McEnroe shared his expectations for the approaching 2026 US Open tournament. He highlighted Ben Shelton as a key player. He thinks Shelton will break a 23-year U.S. men's Grand Slam drought at the US Open. McEnroe commented on Carlos Alcaraz as well. He said the returning player holds a strong chance at the 2026 event.
These predictions for Shelton and Alcaraz demonstrate the opportunity to break the drought in American tennis. Outlets including Tennis World USA and SSBCrack reported on McEnroe's statements on the players and the tournament.