The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick, who claimed victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Now, Taylor Fritz will compete against top seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday for the title. At 26, Fritz has had a tough path to the final, entering the tournament with only one ATP Masters 1000 win from Montreal and Cincinnati, according to ATP.
With his flawless 13-0 quarter-finals record in New York, the Serbian athlete has achieved an extraordinary milestone in the Open era, securing 47 Grand Slam semifinal appearances and surpassing Roger Federer's previous mark of 46.
Murray showcased his authority by securing an early break in the second set and crucially fended off three break points while being 0-40 down in the fourth game.
Although he lost two championship points while serving at 6-5 in the second set, Fritz maintained his composure and ultimately secured victory in the two-hour, 16-minute battle on Sunday, claiming the ATP 250 trophy.
Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning a fifth-set tiebreaker against Taylor Fritz of the United States. Nadal beat the 11th-seeded American 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) on Centre Court. The victory keeps alive Nadal’s chances for a calendar-year Grand Slam. The 36-year-old Spaniard will next play Nick Kyrgios for a […]
Sydney: John Isner and Taylor Fritz beat their Canadian opponents on Sunday to give the United States a winning 2-0 lead in their ATP Cup match. Isner beat Brayden Schnur 6-1 6-4 in 66 minutes to give the Americans the early lead. Schnur was a late replacement for Denis Shapovalov, who withdrew from the opening […]