Alexander Zverev won the US Open men's singles title on Sunday, but the absence of top players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was notable. Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals due to a wrist injury, while Sinner sat out the tournament with a knee injury.
Zverev secured his second Grand Slam singles title of the calendar year by defeating Ben Shelton in the final. However, analyst John McEnroe highlighted the diminished field, suggesting the final would likely have featured Alcaraz and Sinner had they been healthy.
Alcaraz’s disappointing US Open run ended in the quarterfinals after struggling with a wrist injury that kept him from top form. Sinner, who defeated Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon men's singles final, did not participate in the US Open due to a knee injury.
As the ESPN broadcast of the US Open concluded, McEnroe stated, “Get healthy, Carlos and Jannik ... please.” Both players are now expected to miss all Grand Slam events until the 2027 Australian Open in January.
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