Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) reaches the US Open 2026 men's singles final (approx. September 13, 2026, Flushing Meadows, confirmed by USTA or ATP by September 13, 2026)
After Sinner's withdrawal (knee, August 21, 2026), Alcaraz leads the draw as de-facto top seed. Bookmaker odds imply ~42% tournament-win probability (+140 moneyline), translating to ~65% final probability. After a dominant R3 win (6-3, 6-4, 6-1 vs Wu Yibing) and Djokovic's shock R1 exit, Alcaraz's half is wide open. Zverev is his only credible SF threat.
- Alcaraz Moneyline +140 ≈ 42 % Turniersieg (The Big Lead / Covers.com, 5.9.2026)
- Sinner-Rückzug: ATP Tour / ESPN, 21.8.2026
- US Open R3-Ergebnis Alcaraz: USTA / ATP, 4.9.2026
- Djokovic R1-Aus: AP / NY Times, 1.9.2026