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Tiafoe, Fritz Set for Historic All-American US Open Semifinal

Posted : 04 September 2024

Frances Tiafoe is gearing up for Friday's all-American US Open semifinal against Taylor Fritz, asserting that the era of unbeatable players is over. Tiafoe believes that the current landscape of men's tennis is more open than ever, with no player being invincible, especially as the season progresses and players become more fatigued.

 

This year's US Open has already seen significant upsets, including Novak Djokovic's earliest exit from the tournament in 18 years. Carlos Alcaraz, last year's champion and winner of the French Open and Wimbledon this season, was also knocked out in the first week, signaling a shift in the dominance of tennis giants. With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal absent at 38 years old, the field is wide open for new contenders.

 

Tiafoe, who is seeded 20th, advanced to the semifinals after ninth-ranked Grigor Dimitrov retired due to injury in the fourth set of their quarterfinal match. Tiafoe secured his place with a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 4-1 victory, marking his second consecutive year reaching the US Open semifinals. Meanwhile, Fritz booked his first Grand Slam semifinal spot by defeating 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought four-set match.

 

As the last American man to win a Grand Slam title, Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open victory remains a milestone. Roddick was also the last home player to reach a final in New York, losing to Federer in the 2006 championship match. Tiafoe and Fritz now carry the hopes of American tennis as they vie for a place in the final.

 

Friday's semifinal will be the first all-American men's singles clash at this stage of the US Open since Andre Agassi defeated Robby Ginepri in 2005. Tiafoe and Fritz have a chance to make history as they battle for a spot in the final and the opportunity to end the long American men's Grand Slam drought.

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