On the surface, last year marked a renaissance for American tennis.

It's just that American tennis is so strong right now.

You didn't have to be committed to American tennis to sense the special vibrations in play.

They're the ones that called me the savior of American tennis.

The public face of American tennis attracts people because he does nothing to repel them.

Is this a time of feast or famine for American tennis?

American tennis has been in a bit of drought for several years.

American tennis is in a major drought right now.

With me improving, it's helping the whole depth of American tennis.

"It's been a weird year for American tennis," she said.