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Shelton, Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men aim to end a Grand Slam drought
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points The US has not had a men's major champion since 2003. The American players had a notable presence in the tournament, with five players in the final 16, a feat not seen since 1995.
American men are making a strong push to end their Grand Slam drought. Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and Alex Michelsen have advanced in the US Open. Tiafoe and Michelsen will face each other in the quarterfinals, while Shelton is set to play defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
The US has not had a men's major champion since 2003. The American players had a notable presence in the tournament, with five players in the final 16, a feat not seen since 1995. They will look to capitalize on their momentum in the second week of the tournament.
Further details on the US Open and the American men's chances are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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