Americans Post Strong Results At 2011 US Open

Written by: Staff on 12th September 2011

Americans Post Strong Results At 2011 US Open

Andy Roddick of the US hits a return to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their Quarterfinals round match on the twelfth day of the 2011 US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA 09 September 2011. The US Open has been extended due to weather for the fourth year in a row and the men's final will now be played on 12 September 2011. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO |

It has been a strong tournament for the American contingent. Overall, the U.S. crowned champions in five of the 15 championship events—women’s doubles, mixed doubles, girls’ singles, quad singles and quad doubles—and was the runner-up in two other events—women’s singles and girls’ doubles.

Here is a look at the 15 events at the 2011 US Open and how the best American did in each one:

Event Best Finish By an American

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals (John Isner, Andy Roddick)

Women’s Singles Runner-up (Serena Williams)

Men’s Doubles Second Round (Eric Butorac, James Cerretani)

Women’s Doubles Champions (Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond)

Mixed Doubles Champions (Melanie Oudin and Jack Sock)

Boys’ Singles Quarterfinals (Alexios Halebian)

Girls’ Singles Champion (Grace Min)

Boys’ Doubles Round of 16 (seven players)

Girls’ Doubles Runners-up (Gabrielle Andrews and Taylor Townsend)

Men’s Wheelchair Singles First Round (Steve Welch)