US Open 2024: Fritz aims to end America's wait in final vs Sinner; head-to-head, live streaming and more

Fritz aims to become the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win the US Open men’s singles title when he faces Jannik Sinner, the first Italian man in the final at the hard-court Grand Slam in Flushing Meadows. read more

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, reacts after defeating Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the men's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Taylor Fritz can end 21 years of American pain on Sunday when he tackles world number one Jannik Sinner in the US Open final, insisting his level is “good enough to win”.

The 26-year-old Fritz is attempting to become his country’s first male Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick at the US Open in 2003.

He doesn’t lack confidence, believing that defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a five-set semi-final on Friday, where he was second-best for large parts of the evening, was more of a challenge than facing Sinner.

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“I don’t think that I’m going be put in a more stressful situation than I was against Frances,” said Fritz, the first American man in a Slam final since Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009.

“I just feel good. I have a feeling I’m going to come out and play really well and win. When I play good tennis, I think that level is good enough to win.”

World number 12 Fritz has capitalised on the huge hole left in the tournament by the shock early exits of four-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz.

He did his part by seeing off fourth-ranked 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals after defeating eighth seed and 2022 finalist Casper Ruud in the last 16.

Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January and has shrugged off the controversy over two failed drugs tests to reach his second Slam final of 2024.

He has a perfect record of five wins in five finals in 2024, adding the Rotterdam, Halle, Miami and Cincinnati titles to his Melbourne triumph.

The 23-year-old also has 54 wins against just five defeats this season and he is relishing facing not just Fritz but also a boisterous 23,000-capacity crowd inside the cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“Being in America for sure, the crowd will be a little bit more on his side,” said Sinner.

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“But it’s normal. It’s like when I play in Italy, so I’m going to accept that.

“I have my team and my people who are close to me. In my mind, I know that there are many people watching from home from Italy, and it’s just take some support from them.”

Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz head to head

Fritz has a 1-1 head-to-head record against Sinner, the first Italian man to reach the US Open final.

Fritz won their first meeting on the hard courts of Indian Wells in 2021 with Sinner gaining revenge at the same California desert venue two years later.

When and where will the US Open 2024 men’s singles final take place?

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The US Open 2024 men’s singles final featuring Sinner and Fritz will take place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows in New York City, with the match starting at 11.30 pm Indian Standard Time (2 pm local time).

Where can I watch the US Open 2024 men’s singles final LIVE?

The US Open men’s singles final between Sinner and Fritz will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV website and app. You can also tune into the live stream of the event on Tennis TV.

With AFP inputs

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