The drought abides: US men still without a major since 2003 despite Shelton’s heroics
At the US Open, Alexander Zverev defeated the home favorite on Sunday to claim the men’s singles title, ending a 20‑year stretch without an American champion. The last U.S. winner was Andy Roddick in 2003, and his record may endure for years. He overcame crowd support for the American contender and secured the victory in straight sets.