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American men show confidence at US Open ahead of matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

American men show confidence at US Open ahead of matches
Summary

At the 2026 US Open in New York, American tennis players Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe express optimism about breaking a 23-year Grand Slam drought. Shelton, who won an ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal, and Tiafoe, a two-time US Open semifinalist, believe they have a strong chance. The competition includes defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top seed Alexander Zverev, with Jannik Sinner withdrawing due to injury. Tiafoe acknowledges the pressure of past conversations surrounding American men's tennis but emphasizes their determination to succeed in the tournament.

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  • •Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe confident ahead of US Open matches
  • •Shelton won ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal
  • •Tiafoe reached Cincinnati final; both under age 30
  • •Carlos Alcaraz returns after injury; Sinner withdraws
  • •America last won a Grand Slam in 2003 with Andy Roddick
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — American men express confidence at US Open. Will Grand Slam drought finally end?
What they're saying
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Tennis stars Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe feel optimistic that an American man can win the 2026 US Open and snap the long Grand Slam drought.

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