Taylor Dent, who received a wild card into the Pilot Pen, was one of six Americans to receive wild cards into the main draw of the U.S. Open.

Dent, who was ranked in the top 20 before injuries nearly ended his career, is looking to regain his form first at the Connecticut Tennis Center and then at the Open.

Other Americans receiving wild cards are reigning NCAA champion Devon Britton, Jesse Levine, Brendan Evans, Rajeev Ram and Chase Buchanan (winner of the USTA 18-and-under title). Australia's Chris Guccione and a player to be named by the French Tennis Association also received wild cards. What this means is all the players are free to compete in the Pilot Pen if they are so inclined.

Dent has already been given a wild card and barring any last-minute surprises by tomorrow's wild-card deadline, one of the other Americans listed above could also earn a spot in the New Haven main draw.

The women's U.S. Open wild cards will be announced tomorrow.