American men hit a new low
By Agence France-Presse in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2014-08-29 07:17
The first-round exits of Steve Johnson and Ryan Harrison on Wednesday saw just three American men in the second round of the US Open, the fewest in the tournament's history.
John Isner, the 13th-seeded US No 1, Sam Querrey and wild-card Tim Smyczek all booked their second-round berths on Tuesday.
But the trio remaining from 12 homegrown contenders who started the final Grand Slam of the season underscored the bleak landscape of men's tennis in America.
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