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Who are the American hopefuls?
The story mentions three American men are still in the US Open draw. Ben Shelton is playing Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, while Frances Tiafoe or Alex Michelsen could meet Alcaraz in the semi-finals. These players represent the current best hopes for the USA to end their long wait for a men's singles title.
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