The 12th seed clinched the match with a scoreline of 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1, securing his spot in his maiden major final.
The packed Arthur Ashe Stadium witnessed Fritz’s powerful serve, which proved to be a crucial weapon throughout the match.The American closed out the encounter with one of his 16 aces, demonstrating his dominance on serve.
Despite a strong start, Tiafoe’s performance was marred by inconsistency. The accumulation of 50 unforced errors and nine double faults throughout the match took a toll on his chances.
As the match progressed, Tiafoe’s energy levels dwindled, leaving him with little resistance in the decisive fifth set.
Fritz now sets his sights on the championship match on Sunday, where he will face Italian top seed Jannik Sinner.
The American hopeful aims to end a 21-year drought for U.S. men at major tournaments and claim his first Grand Slam title.
