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)
Women’s Wheelchair Singles First Round (Emmy Kaiser)
Men’s Wheelchair Doubles First Round (Steve Welch)
Women’s Wheelchair Doubles First Round (Emmy Kaiser)
Quad Singles Champion (David Wagner)
Quad Doubles Champions (David Wagner and Nick Taylor)