Carlos Alcaraz (ESP, seed No. 2) reaches the US Open 2026 Men's Singles semifinal (approx. 12 September 2026, confirmed by USTA or ATP)
Miss
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Published on 2. September 2026
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Predicted for 12. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Alcaraz is the de facto title favourite after Jannik Sinner's withdrawal (knee injury, ESPN). Kalshi rates his win probability at ~27%, DraftKings at +250 (~28.6%), SI.com at +195 (~33.9%). Implied semifinal probability derived from the win market: ~65–68%. Alcaraz won his first two matches dominantly (6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in R2 vs. Safiullin, Sky Sports). This prediction does not contradict the open Zverev win prediction – both can be in opposite semifinal halves.
Data basis for this prediction
- Kalshi US Open Herren: Alcaraz ~27 % Titelgewinn, Zverev ~23 % (Kalshi, 2. Sept. 2026)
- DraftKings/SI.com: Alcaraz +250/+195 nach Sinner-Rückzug (ESPN, 2. Sept. 2026)
- Alcaraz besiegt Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Runde 2 (Sky Sports/Al Jazeera, 1. Sept. 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) scheiterte im Viertelfinale an Ben Shelton (5 Sätze, spätester Schluss in US-Open-Geschichte) und erreichte das Halbfinale nicht. Quelle: CBS Sports / olympics.com US Open 2026.
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