Taylor Fritz beat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the U.S. Open on Friday night to became the first U.S. men's player to reach a Grand Slam singles final since 2009.
History was going to be made either way on Friday night, but it was Taylor Fritz whose name would be attached to it. Fritz, 26, became the first American tennis player to reach a men’s Grand Slam singles final since 2009 and the first to advance to the U.S. Open final since 2006 after he rallied to defeat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in five sets. 'It’s a dream come true. I’m in the final.
BRITISH TENNIS STAR JACK DRAPER VOMITS DURING DRAMATIC US OPEN SEMIFINAL LOSS; JANNIK SINNER ADVANCES With history on the line, fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium cheered fiercely for Fritz after the match. 'It’s the reason why I do what I do,' he said, speaking to the fans. 'It’s the reason why I work so hard.' Fritz defeated Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach his first career Grand Slam final. 'He was overwhelming from the baseline so much...
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