# Carlos Alcaraz OR Alexander Zverev won US open title

*Sports. 33% certain. Thursday, 24 September 2026*

> Speculative fiction assembled from prediction-market prices. This has not happened.

**Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz lost**

Carlos Alcaraz OR Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open men's singles title. The title was not won by Jannik Sinner OR Taylor Fritz, OR by Alexander Zverev alone.

Alexander Zverev did not win the title, with his chances falling short. His title bid ended on Thursday.

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz also failed to win the title, their bids ending on Thursday. Neither player took the top spot.

Carlos Alcaraz had a higher chance of winning the title than Alexander Zverev, with other contenders including Ben Shelton. The field included several strong players.

Ben Shelton was among the contenders for the title, though the winner was either Carlos Alcaraz OR Alexander Zverev. The outcome was decided on Thursday.

## Analysis

The outcome of the 2026 US Open men's singles title suggests that the top players were closely matched, with Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev emerging as the strongest contenders. The fact that other players, such as Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton, were also in the running indicates a competitive field.

The failure of Alexander Zverev to win the title, despite being a strong contender, highlights the uncertainty of the competition. The title was ultimately won by either Carlos Alcaraz OR Alexander Zverev, but the margin between the top players was likely small.

The significance of the outcome depends on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the players, which are not fully known. However, it is clear that the 2026 US Open men's singles title was a closely contested competition, with several strong players vying for the top spot.

## What this was built from

- **2026 Men’s US Open Winner (Tennis)**: Carlos Alcaraz, 33%; settles Sunday, 13 September 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/2026-mens-us-open-winner-tennis)
- **Will Carlos Alcaraz win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: did not happen, 61%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-carlos-alcaraz-win-the-2026-us-OPRhzSU265)
- **Will Alexander Zverev win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: did not happen, 81%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-alexander-zverev-win-the-2026)
- **Will Jannik Sinner OR Ben Shelton win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: did not happen, 92%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-jannik-sinner-or-ben-shelton-w)
- **Will Jannik Sinner OR Taylor Fritz win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: did not happen, 94%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-jannik-sinner-or-taylor-fritz)
- **Will Jannik Sinner OR Carlos Alcaraz win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: did not happen, 63%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-jannik-sinner-or-carlos-alcara-gQOpuznhpE)
- **Will Alexander Zverev OR Carlos Alcaraz win the 2026 US Open men's singles title?**: Yes, 57%; settles Thursday, 24 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/JasonMendoza2008/will-alexander-zverev-or-carlos-alc)