Taylor Fritz Advances US Open Quarterfinals, Extends US Men Grand Slam Drought

American male tennis players continue to face a significant drought in Grand Slam titles, with the last win dating back to Andy Roddick in 2003, despite having several top-ranked players such as Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe. Taylor Fritz currently stands as the last American man remaining in the 2025 US Open, reaching the quarterfinals after defeating Tomas Machac, but he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets. Meanwhile, American women have been more successful recently, with players like Madison Keys and Coco Gauff winning Grand Slams and making deep tournament runs, highlighting a contrast in performance between American men and women in tennis. The men’s continued struggles have become a recurring topic of discussion, with Fritz acknowledging the tough week for American men but expressing hope of ending the drought. On the women's side, Barbora Krejcikova edged out American Taylor Townsend in a thrilling three-hour match, while other top female players like Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka progressed in the tournament. Overall, the US Open showcases a vibrant competition with American women excelling and Fritz carrying the torch for American men amid a challenging era.