Arthur Ashe Stadium possesses all the glitz and glamour of the US Open. The largest tennis stadium in the world often hosts thrilling matches and stunning upsets later in the tournament. Ashe draws A-list celebrities, top ESPN announcers, and fans willing to spend excessive amounts of money. Missing from Ashe thus far in this tournament: competitive men’s tennis. To a lesser extent, this pattern holds for the other two show courts at the National Tennis Center.

Only One Five Setter

One of the great features that sets men’s Grand Slam events apart is the need to win three sets to win a match. This requirement helps foster huge momentum swings and tests the toughness of top players. Five setters bring drama to the event, but rarely in Ashe.

As of close of play Thursday, 96 of the 127 matc

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