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The last thing Brian Baker needed was another injury. But a stumble in a match against fellow American Sam Querrey resulted in a torn lateral meniscus, and means more surgery and rehab are in his immediate future.

In one of the season's more remarkable bounce-backs, Sam Querrey capered through the draw at Queen's Club to win his first-ever grass-court championship. The traditional Wimbledon tuneup was the American's first event since he nose-dived in the first round of the French Open.

Building on the finest season of his career, Sam Querrey's momentum was suddenly halted by a freak injury. But fear not. His future remains bright.

Sam Querrey is the U.S. Open Series champ, has a devoted following and now Dan the intern. Could life be better?

Entrenched in a hostile Madrid environment, Sam Querrey and Andy Roddick ardently fought the Spaniards in the Day 1 Davis Cup semifinals. But the U.S. heads into Saturday's action down 0-2.

Despite the downright nasty atmosphere of a 20,000-seat bullfighting venue in Madrid, and Rafael Nadal's dominance on red clay, the U.S. hasn't waved the white flag in its Davis Cup tie versus Spain.

Think Mardy Fish's ears are ringing? A week after he attempts to answer the bell for the U.S. Davis Cup team versus Spain, Fish will be encircled by wedding bells at his upcoming nuptials.

Taking down Rafael Nadal was a tall order, but Sam Querrey was almost up to the task, writes Bonnie D. Ford.

Who said the future of American tennis is somber? Donald Young had moments of brilliance, while Sam Querrey broke Tomas Berdych's serve and then his spirit at the U.S. Open.

An American ready to dig in and tackle the clay-court season? This can't be. It most certainly is, though, after Sam Querrey's startling win over Richard Gasquet in Monte Carlo to reach the quarterfinals.

The long pilgrimage to the other side of the world hasn't distracted Sam Querrey from his singular mission Down Under: to focus on the fuzzy yellow ball. And thus far, he's playing with 20-20 vision.