History was going to be made either way on Friday night, but it was… Taylor Fritz whose name would be associated with 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 US Open final since 2006, after coming from behind to defeat fellow American Frances Tiafoe in five sets.
“It's a dream come true. I'm in the final. So I'm going to go out there and give it my all,” Fritz said during a post-match interview. “I can't wait.”
The victory makes Fritz the first US Men's Player reach a major final since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009.
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Taylor Fritz hugs Frances Tiafoe after winning the men's singles semifinals of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
If he wins his match against world number one Jannik Sinner, he will become the first American to win a Grand Slam men's singles title since Roddick did so 21 years ago, a feat he achieved at the US Open.
Taylor Fritz of the United States reacts after defeating Frances Tiafoe of the United States during the men's singles semifinals of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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With history on the line, fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium cheered Fritz wildly after the game.
“It's the reason I do what I do,” he told fans. “It's the reason 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.
“It was overwhelming from the baseline… and I just tried to convince myself to keep fighting,” he said of Tiafoe. “I told myself that if I didn't give absolutely everything I had, that I should keep fighting and see if his level dropped a little bit, then I was going to regret it for a long time.”
Frances Tiafoe returns a shot to Taylor Fritz during the men's singles semifinals of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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The men's final is scheduled for Sunday.
Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula will look to retain the US Open women's title for the Americans when she faces Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday afternoon.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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