The most popular tennis tournament in the United States is underway. The U.S. Open began with 128 players in both the men's and women's competition, but there can only be one champion in each league.

Unfortunately for the women, there are no longer any Latin American players remaining. Monica Puig gave fans a great a performance making it so close to the third round. The 20-year-old Dominican born player has a bright future ahead of her. However, Christina Hendricks, who is part-Cuban, is scheduled for action on Thursday.

As for the men, four contestants still remain from three different Latin American countries.

Argentina

Leonardo Mayer

If a South American player is going to win this year's U.S. Open, it will most likely be Leonardo Mayer. He's the highest ranked Argentine at the tournament. Mayer defeated Albert Montanes in the first round, and he will be facing Matthew Ebden in round two. This is the third time that Mayer will playing in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Federico Delbonis

Delbonis annihilated Noah Randal in straight sets in round one. Delbonis has a tough match in round two against Gilles Simon of France, but this left hander has momentum on his side. If Delbonis can defeat Simon, it would his first appearance in the third round of the United States Open.

Dominican Republic

Víctor Estrella Burgos

What a story this would be if Burgos could advance. This is Burgos' first ever appearance at the United States Open. An upset over Igor Sijsling puts him into a second round matchup against Borna Cornic or Croatia. Burgos is in the same section as Mayer, so we could see a future showdown between the two in round four.

Colombia

Alejandro González

No Colombian born tennis player has ever won the U.S. Open before. Alejandro González is just 25 years old, and this is his first time advancing to the second round. Unfortunately for González, he's playing in a very tough section seven that features four ranked player still remaining. The odds are heavily stacked against him as he faces Gael Monfils next.

Although no women and just four men remain from South American territories, the Spanish speaking world is still greatly represented at the U.S. Open. There are still seven players who hail from the country of Spain remain in this year's tournament.

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