American men all gone from Australian Open singles

[marmar]

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – For the first time in four decades, there will be no American man in the fourth round of the Australian Open. John McEnroe thinks he knows why.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who is working as a TV analyst at Melbourne Park, suspects a lack of passion.

"You could certainly wonder whether our guys are as hungry as some of the others," McEnroe said on Fox after John Isner lost to 18th-seeded Feliciano Lopez in the third round Friday. "It really comes down to the individual. If people have heart or desire, that to me is more important than any shot."

This is the first time no U.S. player reached the men's fourth round at the Australian Open since 1973 — when no Americans traveled to the tournament. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/tennis/story/2012-01-20/australian-open-american-men-ousted-1-20/52700394/1

[RockaFowler]

1. American tennis is just a mess

It's not even fun to watch anymore - sorry Joey

[marmar]

2. I don't really like any of the American players anyway.....

I enjoy watching Federer, Djokovic, Nadal, Tsonga, Del Potro etc play.

[MaineDem]

3. Two women still

And there are Americans in Doubles.

But Men's Singles...mehh.