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U.S. Tennis Faces Crisis Without Male Champions

5/27/2025

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Tennis in the U.S. faces a challenging landscape, grappling with dwindling viewership and interest. The absence of American male champions since Andy Roddick's 2003 Grand Slam triumph has left a void. John McEnroe calls for rising stars like Ben Shelton to step up, as the sport risks being eclipsed by the allure of golf and other popular sports.

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Story summary

Tennis in the U.S. faces a challenging landscape, grappling with dwindling viewership and interest. The absence of American male champions since Andy Roddick's 2003 Grand Slam triumph has left a void. John McEnroe calls for rising stars like Ben Shelton to step up, as the sport risks being eclipsed by the allure of golf and other popular sports.