🎾 American Tennis is Back?

Happy Tuesday! American tennis is quietly building something big on both the men's and women's sides, and the numbers are starting to show it.

In this week's newsletter:

• 🦅 Is American Tennis Back? The Evidence is Mounting

• 🎾 Weekly Roundup: Comebacks & Confessions

• 👩‍👦 No More Choosing: WTA Leads The Way

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🦅 Is American Tennis Back? The Evidence is Mounting 🦅

American men's tennis has hit an impressive milestone: Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Ben Shelton are all ranked in the ATP top 10, the first time three Americans have done so since 2006. Fritz's Stuttgart Open win over Alexander Zverev returned him to No. 4, while Shelton became the first American man born in the 2000s to reach the top 10. This surge across surfaces marks the strongest U.S. men's group since 2003, when Andy Roddick won the US Open. With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz setting the pace at the top, Grand Slam breakthroughs remain tough, but this American trio brings real hope.

The women are already delivering. Americans have won both Grand Slams in 2025, with Madison Keys taking the Australian Open and Coco Gauff winning in Paris. Amanda Anisimova added a WTA 1000 title in Qatar, underlining the group’s strength. Gauff is ranked No. 2, Jessica Pegula No. 3, Keys No. 6, and Emma Navarro No. 9, giving the U.S. four players in the top 10. The next goal is clear: an American woman reaching No. 1 for the first time since Serena Williams in 2017.

🎾 Weekly Roundup: Comebacks & Confessions🎾

Elise Mertens saved 11 match points against Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the Libéma Open final. The Belgian went on to capture the title, completing an incredible turnaround from what looked like certain defeat.

Tatjana Maria claimed her biggest career title at Queen's Club, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 to become the "Queen of Queen's" in the women’s tournament's return after 52 years. The 37-year-old German qualifier knocked out four top-20 players en route to her first WTA 500 crown, celebrating with her two daughters courtside.

Wimbledon has announced a record £53.5 million ($73 million) prize pool for 2025, with singles champions set to earn about $4 million each, an 11.1% increase from last year. The total is double what was offered a decade ago, reflecting rising player pressure for greater Grand Slam revenue sharing.

17-year-old Justin Engel became the youngest player since Boris Becker in 1985 to reach an ATP grass-court quarterfinal. The German wildcard defeated seventh seed Alex Michelsen in Stuttgart after earlier becoming just the second-youngest male player since 1990, after Rafael Nadal, to win tour-level matches on all three surfaces.

Novak Djokovic opened up in a candid interview about feeling like the "unwanted child" among tennis's Big Three. The 24-time Grand Slam champion admitted he was never as loved as Federer and Nadal, acknowledging past mistakes while reflecting on being the "third guy" who disrupted their beloved rivalry.

👩‍👦 No More Choosing: WTA Leads The Way 👩‍👦

The WTA implemented pioneering fertility protection measures this week, allowing players to take time away from professional tennis for procedures like egg or embryo freezing while maintaining protected rankings. The new Special Entry Ranking (SER) system gives eligible players entry into up to three tournaments based on their 12-week ranking average, ensuring career preservation during family planning decisions.

Comprehensive family support now extends beyond just maternity leave, with the WTA offering paid time off and grants through the PIF WTA Maternity Fund. Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens called the move "ground-breaking," emphasizing how it creates a safe space for female athletes to explore family options without compromising their professional careers or having to choose between dreams and motherhood.

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