American men's US Open drought poised to continue, says McEnroe

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A U.S. Open drought for American men that stretches back two decades is likely to continue when the year's final major kicks off in New York next week, John McEnroe said. It has been 20 years since Andy Roddick hoisted the trophy at Flushing Meadows and even though Frances Tiafoe, who made a thrilling run

A U.S. Open drought for American men that stretches back two decades is likely to continue when the year's final major kicks off in New York next week, John McEnroe said.

"I'd love to see Francis get his act together and do something, but he got to the semis, so he's going to feel pressure even trying to replicate that," said McEnroe, a four-time U.S. Open champion who is now a broadcaster with ESPN. Tiafoe's semi-final appearance, after beating Spanish great Rafa Nadal in the round of 16, elevated him to a household name, with former First Lady Michelle Obama among those who packed into his sold-out matches last year.

 

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