Don't get me wrong - Sam & John represent the US admirably but...
I bristle at the idea that they are the future of American men's tennis.
Sam is 23 and John is 26 in April - 2011 is a year they both need to step up.
In 2010 between them they played in a combined 23 Slams & Masters 1000's.
And not a single Qf appearance by either one in any of them.
Hell, throw in 2009 and one can count 41 Slams/1000's without a Qf showing.
In fact, John has never been to a Slam or Masters Qf.
Yes, he made history at Wimbledon - in the first round.
Sam has only been to 2 career Masters Qf's - none since Monte Carlo in '08.
Both had great years in small events...
But neither player could get higher than #18 (John) & #19 (Sam).
They are currently #19 & #20 - but Mardy Fish is the 2nd ranked US man.
I suspect S & J will show up in Australia eager (and willing) to make noise.
But at this rate - Andy Roddick is still the future of American men's tennis.
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