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American tennis surge: 35 U.S. players set for Wimbledon, most since 1999

Get ready for an American invasion on the grass courts of London! When Wimbledon kicks off this Monday, 35 American players — 19 women and 16 men — will take the stage in the singles main draw, marking the largest U.S. singles presence at The Championships since 1999.

Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff

This milestone is the latest in a series of strong performances by American players:

  • At Roland Garros, eight Americans reached the Round of 16, the most in four decades. Coco Gauff made history by becoming the youngest American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2002.