USA players have had plenty of success at Wimbledon in the gentlemen’s and ladies' singles.

There have been 57 triumphs on the women's side, most recently Serena Williams in 2016, while the gentlemen's title has been won 33 times by Americans, including Pete Sampras, who won the last of his four in a row (seven in total) in 2000.

In 2025, there are three contenders left. Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Amanda Anisimova. None of them is a favourite to win, but their fellow Americans, playing in the Invitational events, wouldn’t be surprised if one springs an upset.

Vania King, who won the Wimbledon title in doubles in 2010, has known Anisimova since her junior days and has followed her career before and after her career break two years ago.

“She’s always been a precocious player from a young age - she came out really early. She’s had her challenges off court – things out of her control, and I commend her for taking the time that she needs,” King said.

“I think it was never about her game. She’s always had a lot of talent. She was beating big players. She had a big game early on and it does seem like she’s enjoying it more. Her team is very supportive and positive. I think that’s the feedback that she needs.”

Another former doubles champion, Mike Bryan, is also positive about Anisimova's chances of reaching the top of the game.

“She’s a huge talent and I've always thought she has a lot of Grand Slams in her game. It's good to see her mentally stronger now and loving being back and competing. There's going to be a first-time winner on the women’s side, so why can't it be her?"

CoCo Vandeweghe reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals twice in singles and also believes Anisimova has a good opportunity.

“I did say when the draw was getting made, she had a great chance to make the semis, and to then make that next step, we know that she can get there,” Vandeweghe said.

“She's done it before, even before she took that break in her career, with her run at Roland-Garros (semi-final in 2019). It’s not like she can't contend, and I think she's quietly made inroads on the other Americans.

“I love her chances, too. She hits such a great ball – she hits so clean. She's started moving a lot better. She's just got a lot more confidence,” Blake said.

“I think after taking a break from tennis, she's got such a good perspective. I know in my career, I had a forced break for injury and illness, and when I came back, there is a different perspective.”

Blake’s thoughts on Fritz and Shelton are also optimistic, but he agrees that there are others who are more favoured.

“The top three guys here are seemingly head and shoulders above with Carlos [Alcaraz], Jannik [Sinner] and Novak [Djokovic], but I think Taylor and Ben are the next guys that have the best chances against them, especially because they both have big weapons.”

Fritz is the number one male player in the US – and has been fastidious in his approach to major success. Bryan believes he’s getting closer. 

“He’s been consistent for so long. His results on grass are phenomenal, winning two grass court tournaments in the lead up, and he thinks he can beat anyone. He’s not intimidated on any stage and he's got the firepower to blow guys off on the serve, and he’s moving a lot better."

Bryan added: “He's got a great team: Paul Annacone and Mike Russell - some of the best coaches in the world - and so I wouldn't be surprised if he makes the final.”

The affable Russell is keeping his hopes in check even though his player has had another great grass court season, which included an ATP Tour title at Eastbourne.

"He feels great, and is taking a lot of confidence from the win at Eastbourne. He’s always confident on the grass,” Russell said.

“He serves big, has a flat backhand – it shoots through and he likes the short points. He’s very familiar on this surface and loves stepping on court."

Ben Shelton is coached by his father Bryan, and they have been working hard on Ben’s return of serve. Ben has won 14 out of 66 return games so far (21 per cent) and only been broken four times – a 94 per cent success rate of service games won.

Mike Bryan says Shelton’s serve always means he is a contender.

“He’s looking great. He's obviously very dangerous. One of the big servers in the world. I think he's really loving the show courts – he’s played pretty much all his matches on No.1 Court,” Bryan said.

“He believes he can beat everyone – he's not shy of confidence and I think he has the weapons to do it."

Shelton is a showman and, with a great work ethic, Bryan believes he's the total package – but can still add to his game.

"We love Benny, he's got an amazing personality in the locker room and I think he's definitely going to win Slams,” he added.

“I've watched a few of his matches, and it looks like he's in a lot of the return games. I like what I'm seeing.

“They’ve both taken care of their serves really well, and for Ben, I think his improvement has been his returns. He's been able to get into more return games, and then take advantage of those.

“Taylor is just so professional and he's got so much confidence right now.  He’s won more grass matches than anyone else this year, winning two titles already. I love to see the Americans push each other."

Can one push all the way to Wimbledon glory? Sixteen men and 19 women began – three remain.

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