US Open 2023: Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Taylor Fritz to face compatriot Steve Johnson in the first round of U.S Open

US Open 2023: Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Taylor Fritz (L) and Steve Johnson (R) ( Credits: BNP Paribas Open and Tennis Majors)

World No. 9 Taylor Fritz will take on fellow American and wildcard Steve Johnson in the first round of the U.S. Open. Both players will be looking to be champions on their home turf. This will be their fifth clash, as Fritz leads with a 4-2 score.

Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson: Match Details

  • Tournament: U.S Open  
  • Match: Taylor
  • Date: 28 August 2023
  • Time: 11:00 PM (IST) 
  • Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA 
  • Round: First Round
  • Surface: Hard-court 
  • Prize Money: $81,500
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Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson: Match Preview

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Taylor Fritz ( Credits: TennisBuzz)

The 9th seed has had an amazing season so far, winning 45 of his 64 matches. He recently reached the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, where he lost to World No. 2 Novak Djokovic, who ended up winning the tournament. He won his first title in 2023 at Delray Beach. He went on to earn a place in the semifinals at Acapulco and reached the last eight at Indian Wells and Miami. He won his second title in Atlanta.

On the other hand, 186th-ranked Johnson won two titles at Houston and Newport, respectively.

Fritz has won three of the four matches against Johnson on hard courts. This will be their fifth clash on the surface.

Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson: Match Prediction

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Steve Johnson (Credits: USOpen.org)

Taylor Fritz is known for his powerful serves, while Johnson is a good returner with significantly more subdued qualities. Fritz also holds the position of No. 1 American in tennis. He has a 159-109 win-loss record against Johnson’s 127-137 record.

Moreover, it can be said that the 25-year-old has better experience, skill set, and consistency than Johnson. Therefore, we can draw the conclusion that Taylor Fritz would emerge victorious in this match.

Match Prediction: Taylor Fritz to win in straight sets

Taylor Fritz vs. Steve Johnson: Live Stream Details

  • USA: ESPN
  • UK: Sky Sports
  • Canada: TSN
  • Australia: Nine Network
  • India: Sony Sports

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