U.S. Open 2024 Live Updates and American Men's Tennis Challenge
U.S. Open 2024: An Ongoing Challenge for American Men
U.S. tennis, particularly on the men’s side, has encountered challenges over recent years. The statistic that best illustrates this point is that no American has won the men’s U.S. Open title since Andy Roddick in 2003. For reference, Ben Shelton was less than a year old at the time!
A Dominant Past
In fact, 2003 marked the last time an American man claimed a Grand Slam victory. This triumph led to a remarkable period, with U.S. men winning seven of the last eleven titles at Flushing Meadows, a feat primarily dominated by Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
Current Seeds and Prospects
This year, four U.S. men are among the seeds at the U.S. Open: Fritz (12), Shelton (13), Korda (16), and Tiafoe (20). However, it would be considered a significant upset if any of them were to lift the trophy at the end of the fortnight.
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