During the on-court interview after reaching the 2024 US Open final, Taylor Fritz discussed the strategies that helped him turn the tables against Frances Tiafoe in their semifinal match.
Fritz acknowledged Tiafoe’s aggressive baseline play and quick direction changes as challenging, leaving him feeling overwhelmed. To counteract this, Fritz emphasized the importance of holding his serve and applying pressure on the scoreboard. He also expressed gratitude for the energy and encouragement from his coach, Michael Russell, throughout the match.
Additionally, Fritz reflected on the historical significance of being the first American man in 18 years to reach the US Open final and expressed his excitement and determination to face Jannik Sinner in the final.
Fritz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWWWWLLWL Ranked no.12, the American has achieved an overall 44-16 record in 2024. The American is now having a run at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat the world no.93 Camilo Ugo Carabelli 7-5 6-1 6-2, the world no.44 Matteo Berrettini 6-3 7-6(1) 6-1, the world no.108 Francisco Comesana 6-3 6-4 6-2, the world no.8 Casper Ruud 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-2, the world no.4 Alexander Zverev 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) and the world no.20 Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1.
Taylor Fritz will play the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their current head to head is 1-1.
The American conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Taylor got to the final in Munich (BMW Open).
Fritz won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
