Taylor Fritz Becomes First American Man to Reach US Open Final Since 2006

Fritz is also the first American man to play in a singles final at a major since Roddick competed in the Wimbledon final in 2009.

Taylor Fritz celebrates during the U.S. Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Sept. 6, 2024. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

An American man is in the U.S. Open final for the first time since 2006 after Taylor Fritz triumphed over Francis Tiafoe on Sept. 6 in New York City.

Fritz, 26, was down 1–0 and then 2–1 but rallied to win in five sets over Tiafoe, who said he was struggling to stay in the moment after securing a lead.