The Long Shadow of Failure in American Tennis The US Open has a way of conjuring up the ghosts of past glories and failures.
For over two decades, no American man has won a Grand Slam singles title, weighing heavily on the current crop of young players. This drought highlights the peculiar pressures placed on American tennis players.
The burden of being part of a storied tradition can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, there's the expectation that comes with representing a proud sporting nation.