Fast rising American youngsters set sights on US Open

There's been much talk about a young group of rising American youngsters on the ATP tour, with three Next Gen candidates inside the Top 100. Now, as the tour heads into the final Grand Slam of the year, let's break down which of them really has a shot at doing some damage in New York:

1

Age: 20

Ranking: No. 59

Residence: Irvine, Calif.

2017 Highlights: Reached his first ATP Masters 1000 fourth round in Miami, and his second Grand Slam third round at Wimbledon.

Best US Open Performance: In 2016, Donaldson qualified, scored his first US Open main-draw win by upsetting David Goffin, and then reached the third round.

2

Age: 19

Ranking: No. 60

Residence: Orlando, Fl.

2017 Highlights: Won his third and fourth career ATP Challenger titles (back to back) in Sarasota and France.

Best US Open Performance: The teenager pushed John Isner to five thrilling sets last year, but fell, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 2-6, 6-7 (3).

3

Age: 21

Ranking: No. 69

Residence: West Covina, Calif.

2017 Highlights: Escobedo made his first ATP semifinal in Houston, with an upset of John Isner along the way.

Best US Open Performance: The Californian earned a wild card into the main draw last year, and won his first career Grand Slam match over Lukas Lacko.

—WTA Western & Southern Open Live: Watch all Western & Southern Open action live from Cincinnati on Tennis Channel Plus.

—WTA Western & Southern Open Encore: Can’t make it to Cincinnati? Watch all the coverage On Demand, including match play from Venus Williams and Simona Halep.

—Tennis Channel Academy: Learn from the game’s best and watch Tennis Channel Academy on Tennis Channel Plus.

—Get Tennis Channel Plus for 650+ live events all year long.

—Tennis Channel Plus is available on any streaming device, on mobile, always on the GO (desktop, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire). Subscribe today at BuyTCPlus.com.