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A 30-year-old British tennis record is now under threat of ending next week

British men's tennis faces a critical juncture as the 2026 season nears its conclusion without a single ATP singles title to the nation's credit. This drought threatens to terminate a consistent streak of annual victories that has persisted since 1996, a run anchored by the long-term dominance of Andy Murray alongside contributions from Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski.

While players like Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans, Cameron Norrie, and Jack Draper have secured trophies in recent years, the current campaign has seen no such success. Arthur Fery came closest to breaking the dry spell by reaching the Winston Salem Open final, where he was defeated by Ignacio Buse.

Despite broader successes, such as four British players appearing in the top 100 of both the ATP and WTA rankings simultaneously for the first time since 1978, the men's tour remains without a title winner this year. Cameron Norrie now carries the pressure of this historical streak into the upcoming Stockholm Open.

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