Fritz first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years

Taylor Fritz defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the semifinal of the ongoing 2024 US Open. With the win, he has become the first American male to make a major singles final since Andy Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009. Fritz won with a scoreline of 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the match that lasted for three hours and 18 minutes.