US Open 2024 Men’s Final, Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz LIVE: Sinner (left) and Fritz.© AFP
US Open 2024 Men’s Singles Final, Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz Live: World no.1 Jannik Sinner leads 3-2 against Taylor Fritz in the second set of the US Open 2024 men’s singles final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sinner won the first set 6-3. Fritz is the first American man since 2009 to reach a Grand Slam final. The world number 12, twice fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe in his semi-final match. On the other hand, Australian Open champion Sinner became the first Italian man to make the New York final with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 win over an ailing Jack Draper of Britain. With Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both making early exits from the main draw, we are assured to crown a new champion.
Here are the Live Updates of US Open 2024 final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz –
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00:44 (IST)
US Open Final LIVE: Tough battle
This is turning into a tough battle. Both Fritz and Sinner were able to hold their serve and it seems like the second set will be decided on minor mistakes. Who can get the all important break?
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00:37 (IST)
US Open Final LIVE: Fritz fight back
This has already been a tough match for Taylor Fritz. He has been outplayed by Jannik Sinner till now but he is not giving up. Solid forehand play in the second game of the second set and he makes it 1-1.
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00:34 (IST)
US Open Final LIVE: Sinner wins first set
This is stunning tennis from Jannik Sinner. He breaks Taylor Fritz once again to win the first set 6-3. You would think he may become a bit complacent after this performance but not really! He wins the first game of the second set right away and this is getting very tough for Fritz.
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00:27 (IST)
US Open Final LIVE: Sinner on top
This is tremendous tennis from Sinner who is looking better with every game. Just one game away from winning the first set and gaining a massive advantage.
Sinner leads 5-3
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00:23 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Sinner stuns Fritz!
And Sinner breaks with surprise drop shot! Fritz wasn’t expecting that. After working so hard to get back level and edge ahead, the America will be frustrated with that. He finds himself a break down once again.
Sinner 4:3 Fritz
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00:20 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Big hold from Sinner!
Massive hold from Sinner as he fights back after Fritz went up 15-30. However, a big serve leads to a big cross-court forehand winner. Forza (come on) chants from Sinner’s box.
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00:09 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Fritz restores parity!
We now have a break each as Sinner fumbles big time with second serve. Fritz capitalises amid huge cheers from the locals. Much better ball striking and Fritz is now back in the mix
Sinner 2:2 Fritz
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00:01 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Taylor supporting Taylor!
Fritz holds to love! The American sends down a big serve, then 30-0, Sinner long, and he holds to love. Much better from Fritz. By the way, Taylor Swift is in attendance for the match, along with his boyfriend and NFL star Travis Kelce.
Sinner 2:1 Fritz
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23:56 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Sinner on the charge!
Sinner holds to nil! He is up and running in this match. Another unforced error from Fritz as he slices his forehand over the baseline.
Sinner 2:0 Fritz
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23:53 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Sinner breaks!
And Sinner breaks Fritz! The Italian is a break up in the first set as he puts the American on the backfoot. Fritz with a rash smash which landed just outside the sideline
Sinner 1:0 Fritz
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23:47 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Action starts!
The moment has arrived! The men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz is underway
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23:34 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Historic!
With Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both making early exits from the main draw, we are assured to crown a new champion. Five different players have won the men’s singles title in as many years and we are about to get the sixth this year.
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23:20 (IST)
US Open Final Live: Fritz looks to end 21 years of American pain!
The 26-year-old Fritz is attempting to become USAs first male Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick at the US Open in 2003. Fritz beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a five-set semi-final on Friday, which according to him was more of a challenge than facing Sinner, who is the first Italian men to reach the final of US Open.
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23:17 (IST)
Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz LIVE: Sinner eyes hard court double!
Having won his the Australian Open in January, Sinner now eyes a hard court double of Grand Slams. The Italian has lost just five games all year and has shrugged off the controversy over two failed drugs tests to reach his second Slam final of 2024.
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23:15 (IST)
Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz LIVE: Bragging rights at stake!
As far as the head-to-head is concerned, 12th seed Fritz and world no. 1 Sinner have faced each other twice on the ATP Tour, both meetings at the Indian Wells. In 2021, the Fritz won in straight sets – 6-4, 6-3 – in the last 16, before Sinner won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Last 8 last year.
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23:12 (IST)
US Open Final Live: The Big Apple Awaits New Champion!
The Arthur Ashe Stadium is set for the US Open men’s singles final, with the guarantee of crowning a fresh champion, just like yesterday when Aryna Sabalenka defeated New Yorker Jessica Pegula in the women’s final. Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open winner, won her first US title yesterday. And today, it’s Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz!
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