Alexander Zverev (GER, seed #1) wins the US Open 2026 men's singles (final approx. September 14, confirmed by USTA or ATP by September 14)
Hit
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Published on 3. September 2026
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Predicted for 14. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Pre-tournament, Zverev was second favourite at +300 (~23%) behind Carlos Alcaraz (+175, ~32%; Covers.com/RotoWire). Alcaraz was eliminated in round 2 by Jaime Faria (ATP points: 7,160→5,210; already recorded as a miss on the platform). Novak Djokovic lost early to Mariano Navone (NBCBayArea). As the remaining world number one and de facto top favourite, Zverev's implied win probability on Kalshi should have risen to 40–50%. Remaining main challengers: Felix Auger-Aliassime (#3) and Ben Shelton. Zverev landed in the favourable half of the draw; historically he lost two Grand Slam finals (2020 US Open, 2023 Australian Open) but is more mature and in better form now.
Data basis for this prediction
- Zverev Pre-Turnier: +300 (23%), Alcaraz +175 (32%) – Covers.com / RotoWire Aug 2026
- Alcaraz R2-Ausscheiden vs. Jaime Faria: ATP-Punkte 7.160→5.210 (Wikipedia 2026 US Open MS)
- Djokovic Erstrunden-Niederlage gegen Navone (NBCBayArea US Open 2026 Übersicht)
- Kalshi Men's USO 2026 Winner Market: kxatp-26uso (Stand 3. Sep 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Alexander Zverev (GER) gewann das Herren-Einzel der US Open 2026 mit einem 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2-Sieg über Ben Shelton im Finale. Quelle: USOpen.org, CBS Sports
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