Tiafoe, Fritz Target All-American US Open Semi-Final
Fritz's Victory
Taylor Fritz continued his impressive run at the US Open with a hard-fought 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric in the men's quarterfinals on Tuesday.
- Fritz hit 20 aces in the victory.
- He has yet to drop a set in this tournament.
Tiafoe's Triumph
Frances Tiafoe also advanced to the semifinals with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Andrey Rublev.
- Tiafoe is the first American man to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam since 2009.
- He is looking to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
All-American Matchup
Tiafoe and Fritz will face each other in the semifinals on Friday in what will be the first all-American men's Grand Slam semifinal since 2005.
- The winner will advance to the final against either Rafael Nadal or Casper Ruud.
- It is a rare occurrence for two Americans to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam.
Fritz on the Rise
Fritz is having a breakout season in 2023 and is currently ranked 12th in the world.
- He won his first ATP Tour title in Indian Wells earlier this year.
- He has reached the quarterfinals or better in three of the four Grand Slams this year.
Tiafoe a Surprise Contender
Tiafoe is a 24-year-old from Maryland who is ranked 26th in the world.
- He is known for his aggressive playing style and powerful groundstrokes.
- He reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open earlier this year.
Conclusion
The all-American semifinal matchup at the US Open is a testament to the depth of talent in American men's tennis.
Both Tiafoe and Fritz have a chance to make history and reach the final of a Grand Slam.
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