“I have a feeling I’m going to come out and win”: Taylor Fritz aims to break 20-year American drought in US Open final
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Taylor
Fritz will face the US Open final with the conviction of defeating Jannik
Sinner. The American hopes to break a 20-year streak without a home champion in
the men's draw, though he will have to overcome a tough challenge against the
world No. 1.
Despite
Sinner being the favorite to win the title, Fritz has shown his strength
throughout the tournament, defeating players like Matteo Berrettini, Casper Ruud, Alexander
Zverev, and Frances Tiafoe. For the first time, he has the chance to claim a
major title.
Fritz compares Tiafoe battle to upcoming Sinner final
The
American No. 1 will be the first male American to play a Grand Slam final in 15
years, since Andy Roddick in the 2009 Wimbledon final, where he lost to Roger
Federer. Fritz hopes to follow in Roddick’s footsteps at Flushing Meadows,
where Roddick was the last American to win a Slam, at the 2003 US Open.
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Currently
ranked world No. 12, Fritz spoke in a press conference about the confidence he
feels before facing Sinner: “I’ve always enjoyed playing him. To be honest, I
don’t think that I’m going to be put in a more stressful situation than I was
today [against Tiafoe] than playing in a final.”
“I think
today was much more stressful than me playing the final. I just feel good,” he
said. “I have a feeling I’m going to come out and play really well and win.
When I play good tennis, I think that level is good enough to win.”
Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner at 2023 Indian Wells.
Despite his
confidence, Fritz knows he won’t be the favorite in Sunday’s final. He compared
his five-set battle with Tiafoe in the semifinals to his upcoming challenge
against the 2024 Australian Open champion.
“It was two
Americans trying to make it to the final, both of them wanting to be the guy to
make it to the final,” he said. “I had a 6-1 head-to-head leading into it. I
wasn’t going into this thinking that I am the favourite [in the semi-final]
because everything is totally different when you are playing a match.”
“He
[Tiafoe] has been playing unbelievable all US Open, he has been playing in the
night match slot on Ashe every single match. I was not thinking I was the
favourite, but it is tough to go into it,” Taylor Fritz added. “… I mean it’s a
stressful situation to be in. It is different from playing against the world
No. 1, who you are not going to be the favourite against.”
“I think I
have always played well against Jannik. I think we are 1-1, it’s been a while
since we played, the last he got me in three [sets] at Indian Wells,” he added.
“He just hits the ball big, he is a very strong ball striker, but I have always
felt I hit the ball very nice off his ball. I think I typically play
well against him.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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