An American man is guaranteed a spot in the 2026 US Open singles final. It's a massive moment for men's tennis in the United States, as they look to secure their first US Open title since 2003.
On Friday, September 11, Frances Tiafoe will face Ben Shelton in the semifinals with the winner advancing to the finals. Both players are looking to add their first-ever Grand Slam title to their resume.
Throughout the history of the tournament, American men have won a total of 85 US Open men's singles titles. In the Open Era, Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras share the record for the most US Open singles titles won by an American man, with five each.
When was the last time an American man won the US Open?
The last time an American man won the US Open men's singles title was in 2003, when Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero (6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3).
Taylor Fritz reached the men's final in 2024, where he lost to Jannik Sinner. Prior to Fritz, the last American men to reach the US Open final were Andy Roddick in 2006 and Andre Agassi in 2005, both were defeated by Roger Federer.
With an American guaranteed a place in the final, there is a chance for the winner of Tiafoe vs. Shelton to win the title on home soil for the first time in over two decades.
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