"That seems difficult to believe, but it's true: The last American to hoist a men's singles trophy at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was Andy Roddick, all the way back in 2003. Since Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic came onto the scene in earnest, American men haven't won the tournament, though Roddick, Andre Agassi and Taylor Fritz have made it to the final match in the interim."
"It's difficult to remember a time when Beyoncé wasn't the massive cultural force she is now, but back in 2003, she had only just come up with her debut solo album "Dangerously in Love." The lead single off that album, "Crazy in Love," came in incredibly strong, with Beyoncé's vocals backed by a soaring brass section and guest vocals from Jay-Z. "Crazy in Love" was Beyoncé's first triumph and spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100."
No American man has won the US Open men's singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic dominated men's tennis after 2003, preventing American men from winning the tournament. American men such as Roddick, Andre Agassi and Taylor Fritz reached the final but did not claim titles. American women have continued to win: Coco Gauff won in 2023, Sloane Stephens in 2017, and Serena and Venus Williams won eight championships between 1999 and 2014. In 2003 Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love' led the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, and the film S.W.A.T. grossed $116 million in August. The planet Mars is far away from Earth.
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