Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz meet in the men’s final of the US Open as the world No 1 takes on both the American No 1 and a fervent crowd.
Sinner, who was cleared off wrongdoing by an independent tribunal after testing positive for the banned Clostebol in March, saw off Britain’s Jack Draper in a hot and heavy semi-final and can clinch the second grand slam title of his career tonight after winning the Australian Open in January.
Fritz got the better of his fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals to reach the first grand slam final of his career, and the 26-year-old had to hold back the tears as he processed his achievement. “It’s the reason why I do what I do, it’s he reason I work so hard,” Fritz said of the chance to become a grand slam champion. “I’m in the final of the US Open.”
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Taylor Fritz confident ahead of US Open final
Fritz was feeling confident about his chances against Sinner when discussing the match-up after his win over Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.
“I’ve always enjoyed playing him,” he said.
“To be honest, I don’t think that I’m going to be put in a more stressful situation than I was today than playing in a final.
“I think today was much more stressful for me than playing the final. I just feel good.
“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.”
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 18:44
Taylor Fritz out to end US Open drought
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Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 18:31
Jannik Sinner prepared for US Open final atmosphere
Sinner is prepared for Fritz to have the support of the Arthur Ashe crowd tonight, as the American bids to become the first US Open men’s champion since 2003.
“Being in America for sure the crowd will be a little bit more on his side.
“But it’s normal. It’s like when I play in Italy, so I’m gonna accept that.
“I have my team and my people who are close to me.
“In my mind, I know that there are many people watching from home from Italy, and it’s just take some support from them.”
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 18:16
Jannik Sinner on wrist injury
All eyes will be on the condition of Jannik Sinner’s left wrist in the early stages of the US Open final.
The Italian fell on his left hand in the second set of his semi-final against Jack Draper, and received treatment from the physio.
Sinner continued the match and said after his win that he was not in too much discomfort, but added that it could have changed after he had cooled down.
“The physio loosened it up very fast on court, so after I felt okay in the beginning. Then after it went away by playing, which is good,” Sinner said.
“Let’s see how it is tomorrow when it’s cold. It’s gonna be a different feeling. Hopefully is nothing to concern about. I’m quite relaxed, because if it’s something bad, you feel it straightaway a bit more.”
Jamie Braidwood8 September 2024 18:01
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Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 17:44
Taylor Fritz: Playing Jannik Sinner will be less stressful than all-American semi
Taylor Fritz says his shot at US Open glory on Sunday night will be less stressful than his semi-final win against Frances Tiafoe.
“It was two Americans trying to make it to the final,” he said of his semi-final. “Both of us wanted to be the guy to make it to the final. It was to make a US Open final, whoever won it was the American that made it to the final. I mean, it’s a stressful situation to be in.
“It’s different from playing the world No 1, who you’re probably not going to be the favourite against. But I think I’ve always played well against Jannik. It’s been a while since we played but last time he got me in three at Indian Wells.
“I don’t know, he strikes, he hits the ball big, he’s like a very strong ball striker, but I feel like I always hit the ball really nice off of his ball. I don’t know, I think I typically play well against him.”
Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 17:31
ICYMI – Taylor Fritz one win from completing his American dream
Fritz beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-4 6-1 to become the first home man to reach the final in New York since Andy Roddick in 2006.
Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 17:16
ICYMI – Jack Draper vomits and learns brutal lesson in dramatic US Open semi-final
The 22-year-old Briton lost in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in a wild US Open semi-final that saw both players receive medical attention.
Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 17:00
How to watch the final tonight
Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner will take to the court at 7pm BST (UK time) tonight. The final will start at 2pm local time (ET).
The US Open is being shown live on Sky Sports Tennis throughout the fortnigh and the men’s final will be broadcast on the channel. Subscribers can stream the match online via the the Sky Sports Go app and website.
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Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 16:44
Route to final – Taylor Fritz
Fritz’s journey to the final has been a little more taxing, winning in four sets against Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev to make the semi-finals, where he was embroiled in a five-set battle with fellow American Frances Tiafoe. But Taifoe faded in the final throes and Fritz took advantage.
R1: Camilo Ugo Carabelli 7-5 6-1 6-2
R2: Matteo Berrettini 6-3 7-6 6-1
R3: Francisco Comesana 6-3 6-4 6-2
R4: Casper Ruud 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-2
QFs: Alexander Zverev 7-6 3-6 6-4 7-6
SFs: Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1
Lawrence Ostlere8 September 2024 16:33
