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US Open 2026 (Men's Singles): Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) wins the title (Final September 13, 2026, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, confirmed by USTA or ATP)

Miss ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 28. August 2026 · Predicted for 13. September 2026 · Based on: Statistical Pattern

Probability

30%

Polymarket prices Alcaraz at 28% as favourite, ahead of Alexander Zverev (23.2%), Novak Djokovic (10.7%) and Arthur Fils (7.2%). Alcaraz is the defending US Open champion. Jannik Sinner (seed 3) withdrew on August 21, 2026 due to a knee injury — a key rival is eliminated. Alcaraz's aggressive baseline game, serve-and-volley versatility and mental strength on hard courts support a title defence. Zverev is considered the most dangerous potential semi-final opponent. Seeded 1 or 2 depending on tournament timeline.

Data basis for this prediction

Polymarket US Open 2026 Men's Winner: Alcaraz 28%, Zverev 23,2%, Djokovic 10,7% (polymarket.com, Stand 28.08.2026)
Jannik Sinner Turnierrückzug: Knieverletzung, 21. August 2026 (ATP, Reuters/AFP)
US Open 2026 Herren-Finale: 13. September 2026 (usta.com)

Verdict: Miss

Alexander Zverev (GER) gewann das US Open 2026 Herren-Einzel, indem er Ben Shelton im Finale am 13. September 2026 mit 6–3, 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–2 besiegte – nicht Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz schied bereits im Viertelfinale aus und konnte seinen Titel nicht verteidigen. Zverev war damit der erste deutsche US-Open-Sieger seit Boris Becker 1989 und gewann sein zweites Grand-Slam-Titel desselben Jahres (nach den French Open 2026). Quellen: [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/us-open-2026-results-alexander-zverev-ben-shelton-mens-singles-final/), [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/13/sport/us-open-mens-final-2026), [USTA official draw](https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/2026_MS_draw.pdf)

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