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American men enter the US Open with deep ATP tour representation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

American men enter the US Open with deep ATP tour representation

Summary

As the 2026 US Open begins, American men occupy a significant presence in the ATP rankings with six players currently positioned in the top 21. Ben Shelton arrives in New York following a Masters 1000 title at the National Bank Open, while Taylor Fritz, Francis Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul also anchor the group. Despite the recent depth, no American man has secured a Grand Slam singles title since 2003. Younger competitors like Learner Tien and Brandon Nakashima continue to progress on the tour as they prepare for opening-round matches. The contingent now shifts focus to the Grand Slam tournament, with players facing opening-round opponents including Darwin Blanch, Tallon Griekspoor, and Martin Damm.

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By the Numbers

•Six American men currently hold a ranking of 21st or better.
•Ben Shelton won the National Bank Open in Toronto earlier this month.
•Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are both scheduled for first-round US Open matches.
•Francis Tiafoe reached the final of the Cincinnati Open prior to the current tournament.
•No American man has won a Grand Slam singles title since 2003.

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What they're saying

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No American man has won a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick won the US Open in 2003, and it’s not like they’ve been particularly close either. Jimmy Connors won eight Grand Slam titles from 1974 to 1983; John McEnroe won seven Grand Slam titles from 1979-1984; Pete Sambras won 14 Grand Slam titles …
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