US Open 2024 Men’s Singles: Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe preview, prediction, and live stream details

Taylor Fritz will play Frances Tiafoe for the eighth time in his career in an all-American semifinal at the 2024 US Open.

US Open 2024 Men’s Singles: Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe preview, prediction, and live stream details

Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe (via ATP)

Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe have set up an all-American semifinal clash in the 2024 US Open, which guarantees the host country a men’s finalist for the first time since 2006. Fritz has been impressive in all Grand Slam events this season, reaching at least the Round of 16 of the four Majors.

Tiafoe struggled with his game from the start of the season and dropped out of the Top 20. However, he began to find his rhythm during the Citi Open, where he reached the semifinals. Following that, he has reached two consecutive semifinals and is now seeking his first title of the season.

Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe: Match Details

  • Tournament: US Open 2024
  • Match: Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe
  • Round: Semifinals
  • Date: September 6, 2024
  • Time: TBD
  • Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe: Match Preview

Taylor Fritz has enjoyed a good season, winning the Delray Beach Open and Eastbourne International. However, after winning the men’s doubles bronze medal alongside his partner Tommy Paul at the Paris Olympics, the American failed to get past the opening rounds of the next two tournaments. His only win at the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open was a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Mariano Navone in the second round in Montreal.

Taylor Fritz (via ATP)
Taylor Fritz (via ATP)

Fritz arrived at the US Open desperate to change the script. After an easy win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round, he beat the 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini and Francisco Comesana in the next two rounds.

In the fourth round, he came from behind to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. On Tuesday (September 3), he ended Alexander Zverev‘s campaign, winning 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to reach his maiden Grand Slam semifinal.

In contrast, Frances Tiafoe failed to live up to expectations at the beginning of the season. His only breakthrough was at the Houston Open, where he reached the final before losing to Ben Shelton in three sets. At Wimbledon, he admitted his frustration with his poor results and vowed to work hard and make a strong comeback.

Tiafor reached the semifinals at the Citi Open, losing to eventual champion Sebastian Korda in straight sets. In Cincinnati, he reached his first Masters 1000 final where he lost to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. He continued with his good form at the US Open, beating Aleksandar Kovacevic, Alexander Shevchenko, and Ben Shelton in the opening rounds. In the quarterfinals, he was leading Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 4-1 before the Bulgarian retired due to an injury.

Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe: Match Prediction

Taylor Fritz has a good record on hard courts this season, with 16-6 win-loss. On the other hand, Tiafoe has a 21-11 record on hard courts this year, ten of which have come in Cincinnati and the US Open. However, Tiafoe has a better record (22-9) overall at the US Open. He has reached the quarterfinals three consecutive times in New York, where Fritz has a 15-8 overall record.

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Frances Tiafoe (Image via New York Times)

Fritz leads Tiafoe 6-1 in their head-to-head record. Their most recent meeting was at the Mexico Open last year, where Fritz claimed a 6-3, 6-4 victory. Tiafoe has shown good form at Flushing Meadows this fortnight and should be able to beat his compatriot and qualify for his first Major final.

Match Prediction: Frances Tiafoe to win in straight sets.

Taylor Fritz vs. Frances Tiafoe: 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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