The grass court season is now over and the players are preparing themselves for a bigger challenge. What could be of greater value than a grand slam victory, would be the question that pops out, right? Appearing once every four years, the Olympic games are just days away from unleashing the action, building a draw that involves top-ranked players from across the globe. Although Team USA might lack in other sports, tennis has been a forte, and here’s how.

An Instagram post recently highlighted Team USA’s impressive track record in Olympic tennis. The post revealed the remarkable count of gold medals won by American tennis players since the Open Era, showcasing how the nation’s graph is following an uptrend in Olympic tennis across various events. This reminder of Team USA’s excellence came at a time when fans as well as participants needed a boost of national pride and motivation for the upcoming event in Paris.

But which names contributed the most to these massive numbers? Serena Williams, throughout her journey, stood out with four Olympic gold medals. She earned her first win in women’s doubles with her sister Venus at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The Williams sisters repeated their doubles success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Along with that, Serena added two more gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics, one in women’s singles and another in women’s doubles with Venus.

Venus Williams, on the other side, also added an impressive number to the overall count. She earned a total of five medals (4 Gold and 1 Silver). The American WTA star secured her first Olympic medal in women’s singles from the 2000 Sydney Olympics and three in women’s doubles (2000, 2008, 2012) alongside Serena. Venus also won a silver medal in mixed doubles with Rajeev Ram at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Although she might be struggling with her form right now, these massive achievements make her one of the most decorated tennis players in Olympic history.

Along with the two legendary WTA names, there were others who made smaller but significant contributions to the impressive score. Andre Agassi, the legend of his era, added to Team USA’s medal tally with his gold medal in men’s singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Lindsay Davenport also contributed to it by winning the women’s singles at the same event.

This Instagram reminder of Team USA’s success in Olympic tennis not only highlighted the country’s legacy in the sport but also dropped motivation for the Coco Gauff-led team.

Team USA’s 2024 roster is ready to give it all

The Paris Olympics are set to unleash the action in just a few hours and excitement can be smelled in the air. Team USA’s Olympic tennis roster features top talents like Chris Eubanks, Taylor Fritz, Marcos Giron, Austin Krajicek, Tommy Paul, and Rajeev Ram for the men and Danielle Collins, the US Open champion Coco Gauff, Desirae Krawczyk, Emma Navarro, and Jessica Pegula for the women’s side.

However, besides a revision of the roster, what else would excite the fans is the fact that the representatives are ready to be all in for this event. “For me, I just think it’s important to kind of get one Olympic experience down. Because the next Olympics I’ll be 30 and in LA and it might be my last chance,” said Taylor Fritz, the top-ranked American in the ATP rankings. This enthusiasm doesn’t go solo as everyone else in the team possesses the same levels.

At the Davis Cup Qualifier in February against Ukraine, Fritz showed his amazing potential by defeating Vladyslav Orlov (6-3, 6-4), finally taking Team USA to a 4-0 sweep. This win earned the Americans a spot in the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage. Fritz’s Olympic journey is special as he joins longtime friends and Davis Cup teammates Chris Eubanks, Rajeev Ram, and Austin Krajicek. This would surely make this debut a memorable experience for the group.