US Open 2026 Men's Semifinal: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP, No. 2) defeats Frances Tiafoe (USA) and advances to the final (Flushing Meadows, approx. 12 September 2026, confirmed by USTA or ATP by 12 September 2026)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 8. September 2026
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Predicted for 12. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Assuming the open forecast QF results hold (Alcaraz over Shelton; Tiafoe over Michelsen), Alcaraz and Tiafoe meet in the semifinal. Alcaraz trades at 62% to win the tournament (Covers.com, Yahoo Sports) versus Tiafoe at just 6%, implying an ~82% head-to-head probability for Alcaraz. Alcaraz also leads 4-0 in the ATP head-to-head against Tiafoe.
Data basis for this prediction
- Buchmacherquoten: Alcaraz Turniergewinn 62 %, Tiafoe 6 % (Yahoo Sports/Covers.com, 8. Sept. 2026)
- Tennisnerd.net: Alcaraz QF-Odds vs. Shelton 1.23 (impliziert ~81 % Siegchance, 8. Sept. 2026)
- Deccan Chronicle: Tiafoe besiegt Medvedev 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 im Achtelfinale (8. Sept. 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 US Open – Men's singles draw (Stand 8. September 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Carlos Alcaraz wurde bereits im Viertelfinale von Ben Shelton (USA) in fünf Sätzen ausgeschieden; ein Halbfinale Alcaraz vs. Tiafoe fand nicht statt. Bestätigt durch CBS Sports / NBC Sports.
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