US Open 2024 Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz Preview, Prediction, and Live stream details
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will face home favorite Taylor Fritz for the third time in his career in the final of the 2024 US Open.
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The US Open men’s singles will have a first-time winner on Sunday (September 8) when Jannik Sinner takes on Taylor Fritz in the final. While the latter will be playing in his maiden Grand Slam final, it will be the second Major final in the latter’s career.
Fritz has won two titles this season, one at the Delray Beach Open and the other at the Eastbourne International. He is the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final since Andy Roddick in 2009 and that will make the home crowd to be on his side when he faces Sinner.
Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz: Match Details
- Tournament: US Open 2024
- Match: Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz
- Round: Final
- Date: September 8, 2024
- Time: TBD
- Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz: Match Preview
Jannik Sinner has been the standout player of the 2024 season. He won his fifth title this year at the Cincinnati Open and continued his good form at the US Open. The Italian commenced his campaign in New York with a four-set win over American Mackenzie McDonald. He then beat Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 and Australian Christopher O’Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in subsequent rounds.
The Italian’s first major test was against American Tommy Paul. The Queen’s Club Championships winner fought hard but ended up losing 7-6(3), 7-6(5), 6-1 in the fourth round. Sinner dropped a set against World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev but got past the Russian with a win 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. In the semifinals, Briton Jack Draper gave him a tough test but Sinner rose to the occasion, winning 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2 to reach the final.
On the other hand, Taylor Fritz arrived at the US Open on the back of one win and two defeats since winning the bronze doubles medal at the Paris Olympics. He was determined to rewrite the script at Flushing Meadows, winning his opening match 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 against Camilo Ugo Carabelli. He then beat 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 7-6(1), 6-1 in the second round.
The American breezed past Argentina’s Francisco Comesana 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the fourth round, where Casper Ruud Fritz came a set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Fritz sent Alexander Zverev packing in the quarterfinals before ending Frances Tiafoe‘s strong run for a maiden US Open final with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win.
Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz: Match Prediction
Sinner and Fritz have faced each other twice on the ATP Tour, with both earning one win each. Fritz beat Sinner 6-4, 6-3 in their first encounter at the 2021 Indian Wells Masters. The Italian then beat 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 the American in the same tournament last year.
On paper, Sinner is the favorite to win with his brilliant record this year. He has won 54 of his 59 matches this season and has lost only seven times since the 2023 US Open. Meanwhile, Fritz has a 44-16 record this year.
Based on results and titles, the match looks like a David vs Goliath scenario. However, Sinner has the experience and form to beat the American and win his second career Grand Slam title and first at the US Open.
Match Prediction: Jannik Sinner to win in four sets.
Jannik Sinner vs. Taylor Fritz: Live stream details
- USA: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ABC, Tennis Channel
- UK and Europe (Except France): BBC, Eurosport
- France: beIN Sports France
- Australia: Nine & Stan Sport
- Canada: ESPN International, TSN/RDS
- India: Sony Sports Network
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