The US Open semifinals are here, and it is a battle among the Americans. Frances Tiafoe will face Taylor Fritz in the semis to determine the competition’s first finalist.
It is big news for the US because no American male player has won the Grand Slam since Andy Roddick in 2003. This is Tiafoe’s second time entering the semifinals, a mountain he failed to climb before.
His matchup against Fritz ensures that an American player will enter the finals of the US Open. The same has never happened, and Tiafoe hopes to end the drought by defeating Grigor Dimitrov (World Number 9).
Taylor Fritz will have a say in the matter, as the highest-ranked American will face Fiatoe. Fritz, ranked 12th, is making a semifinal appearance for the first time in his life. The tennis sensation defeated Alexander Zverev, ranked 4th, on Tuesday to cause a major upset.
On the other hand, Tiafoe, ranked 20th, is also looking in excellent shape. The player appears to be repeating his form from the 2022 US Open, where he caused an upset after defeating Rafael Nadal in the round of 16.
He continued his dream run against Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. However, Tiafoe fell short in front of the eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Given the buzz surrounding the match, the top tennis betting sites are offering enticing odds to fans. Both semifinalists are reasonably young (26 years old) and at the peak of their careers. Therefore, the tennis match is expected to produce fierce competition.
Tiafoe talked about the semifinals, stating how it is not the ideal way. The player defeated Dimitrov, who announced his retirement after the match. However, Tiafoe is thrilled to be entering the semis once again.
On the other hand, Fritz ended his losing streak of 0-4 in major quarterfinals recently. While expressing his happiness, the tennis sensation acknowledged that his work remains unfinished. Fritz is taking it one step at a time, aiming for a win against his fellow countryman.
