The fate of American men’s tennis rests with one man…

NEW YORK — The fate of American men’s tennis at this US Open now rests on the right shoulder of one man.

Take us out, Tim Smyczek.

Who you may ask?

That’s right, Tim Smyczek, a 25-year-old journeyman from Milwaukee whose car ran out of gas on its way to the Open Wednesday, is the last American hope in the men’s draw.

It doesn’t exactly call to memory the days of Sampras and Agassi, Connors and McEnroe.

When Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany smacked a forehand overhead into an open court inside Louis Armstrong Stadium late Saturday afternoon, he eliminated No. 13 John Isner, the highest-ranked American, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5).

Jersey Girl McHale Bounced From U.S. Open (UPDATED)

NEW YORK — The Jersey Girl is gone.

Despite playing in front of a pro-American crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Christina McHale, a native of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., saw her U.S. Open run come to end in the third round Saturday at the hands of No. 13 seed Ana Ivanovic, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.

McHale saved one match point with a swinging forehand volley winner into the open court, but then sailed a backhand long on Match Point No. 2, causing Ivanovic to scream in joy and pump her fist.

McHale served for the match at 5-4 in the second set, but appeared to be shaken by nerves and was broken. She was broken again in the 12th game, giving Ivanovic the set and new life.