Taylor Fritz is gearing up for his first Grand Slam final in New York, and he’s confident he can beat Jannik Sinner.
For the first time since 2006, an American male player will compete in the US Open final. The last American to do so was Andy Roddick, who faced Roger Federer 18 years ago.
Fritz achieved this milestone by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling five-set match. He feels great about his performance and believes he can win the final on home turf.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Taylor Fritz | 26 | 3,090 | 25 - 11 |
Fritz’s Confidence:
Playing at home is a big deal for Fritz, especially with how well he’s been performing lately. Despite Sinner being the current world number one and having an excellent run at this year’s US Open, Fritz remains optimistic.
Sinner is undoubtedly favored to win, but Fritz has other plans. After his recent match, he boldly stated that he feels ready to play well and come out victorious. “I’ve always enjoyed playing him,” Fritz said confidently. “Today was much more stressful than playing in a final.”
Fans might think it’s a tall order for Fritz to win against Sinner.
Fritz’s self-assurance isn’t baseless; he’s never played against Sinner without winning at least one set. This gives him hope that he can perform even better with the crowd cheering him on.
Sinner has been dominating his opponents like a machine, but finals are unpredictable. Anything can happen when it comes down to the wire. According to Fritz, their styles complement each other well on the court.
“I think I’ve always played well against Jannik,” Fritz mentioned. “We’re 1-1 in our head-to-heads; last time he beat me in three sets at Indian Wells.” He added that while Sinner hits hard, he feels comfortable returning those powerful shots.
What do you think? Can Fritz pull off an upset?
