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US Open

American John Isner serves during a match at the 2014 US Open. Isner is only one of two Americans among the top 50 men's players, and has never appeared in the final of a major tournament.

Why have the American men’s tennis stars disappeared?

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Another year at the US Open is nearly over — and it will be another year without an American keeping the men’s title at home. In fact, only two Americans are left among tennis’ top 50 men, and neither is a serious major contender. Sadly, it doesn’t look like this decline is going to end any time soon.