American Men’s Tennis on the Brink | Roanoke News

Juan Martin Del Potro, the last non-European Grand Slam champ, believes American men’s tennis is on the brink of ending a 90-tournament drought since Andy Roddick’s 2003 U.S. Open win. With Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton set to clash in the U.S. Open semifinals, Del Potro sees real promise — especially as the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic fades. Though he once chased ranking points at the cost of his body, now retired and working as an ESPN analyst, he’s advising young stars like Carlos Alcaraz to prioritize health over glory. Alcaraz’s smart recovery from injury paid off — a lesson Del Potro wishes he’d heeded. As fans watch Tiafoe and Shelton battle, Del Potro’s eyes are fixed: one of them could be the first American man to lift a major trophy in nearly two decades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25916ca77ac59b39