The 10 conclusions from the 2026 US Open
We review and interpret everything that happened at the US Open 2026 and how it may affect the development of tennis in the coming times.
Everything has an end, and this US Open 2026 is now part of memory. A lot has happened in the last two weeks in Flushing Meadows, so it's worth putting these events into context and evaluating how much influence they may have on the future of this sport. Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina are the big winners.
Tennis says goodbye to the Grand Slams this season, closing with a US Open 2026 full of emotions, where Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina take home the title in their respective singles draws. Beyond the successes of the German and the Kazakh, there is much to review from a tournament that could cause an authentic earthquake in world tennis.
Conclusions from the US Open 2026
1. Alexander Zverev enhances his status and knows how to seize opportunities
Winning two Grand Slam titles in a single year is within the reach of very few. The German has managed to take advantage of the power vacuum in both tournaments and has not suffered from the hangover of success in Paris; on the contrary, he has thrived.
2. Ben Shelton, closer to the desired goal
The young American has managed to explore his limits in this tournament and prove to himself and others that he is getting closer to winning a Grand Slam. At 23 years old, he has plenty of time to continue progressing and utilizing experiences like this to grow.
3. Carlos Alcaraz and a more than promising return
Without a relapse of his injury, with a significantly greater competitive rhythm and confidence, and conveying sensations of greatness that elevate tennis to a higher status. This is how Alcaraz returned to the courts, coming close to reaching the semifinals and once again captivating all fans of this sport.
4. Novak Djokovic, alarming signals from his body
It hurts to see the greatest of all time fall at the first hurdle and being subjected to harsh punishment by his body. There are many signs that age is beginning to take its toll with a severity that is hard to counter.
5. Proliferation of exciting surprises
Tiafoe, Khachanov, Van de Zandschulp, Blockx, and Tsitsipas have been unexpected protagonists of the tournament, playing great tennis and going further than one might expect. Almost every major event has surprises, and they have been the ones at this US Open.
6. Elena Rybakina is the best female player at the moment
Imposing and unanswerable tennis. That is what Rybakina brought to the US Open, proving to be in immaculate form and confidence, securing her third Grand Slam title and justly reaching the number 1 ranking in the world.
7. Aryna Sabalenka has a serious problem with herself
Ambition and desire to win can turn into obsession and anxiety if a boundary is crossed. In Sabalenka's case, several boundaries have been crossed, one of which is not knowing how to lose and engaging in reproachable behavior on the court, both towards herself and her team, as well as with her rivals. A blank year in terms of Grand Slams is painful for the Belarusian, who needs to reset.
8. Qinwen Zheng returns to the elite and can revolutionize the tour
One of the best news from the tournament has been seeing the Chinese player displaying her best tennis again. She passed the qualifying round, reached the quarterfinals by defeating Swiatek, and was close to beating Rybakina, which represents a significant comeback after nearly two years caught in a spiral of injuries.
9. The consistency of the best continues to grow in women's tennis
Noskova, Andreeva, Pegula, Gauff... These are just a few examples of how the best in the world are reaching the final rounds in almost every tournament and making consistency and regularity a great virtue. The competitive level of women's tennis is only growing, yet the top players usually do not falter.
10. Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala, a guaranteed bright future
The American and the Filipina starred in one of the great matches of the tournament, giving the impression that they can forge a splendid rivalry and be candidates for great successes in the short and medium term.
Transversally to everything seen at the US Open 2026, it should be noted that controversies continue regarding scheduling and debates about whether men should continue playing five-set matches. In short, it has been a great tournament that will be remembered for many diverse events.
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