Ben Shelton vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 8/31/26, 10:10 AM  by Tyler Doty in ATP US Open Picks

In a wide-open US Open, Ben Shelton will be one of the contenders for the title. The American has just achieved the greatest success of his career at the Montreal Masters 1000, where he didn’t drop a single set throughout his entire run. A semifinalist at Flushing Meadows in 2023, his first major achievement, the world No. 9 enters the 2026 tournament with a different status following his victory in August. With the crowd’s support, Ben Shelton has a very good chance of success, but it’s important to remember that, except for this title in Quebec, the American has struggled in major tournaments this year (second round at the French Open, first round at Wimbledon, and early exits at the Masters 1000 events).

Tallon Griekspoor willingly accepts his underdog status in this first round to keep the pressure on his opponent. Plagued by injuries this year, the Dutchman has often seen his momentum halted by physical setbacks. The Dutch tennis player showed that he had returned to his best form at the Montreal tournament, where he reached the round of 16 after defeating Alexander Zverev and Matteo Arnaldi along the way. Ranked 56th in the world, Tallon Griekspoor will aim to finish the season strong to regain the standing he held before his injuries. A strong run in New York would be extremely beneficial toward achieving that goal, though it will require an upset in the first round of the U.S. Open.