Tennis star Fritz advances smoothly to the quarter-finals, maintaining the American presence at the US Open tournament
Taylor Fritz Advances to U.S. Open Quarter-Finals
American tennis star Taylor Fritz has made history by reaching the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year. Fritz, the last hope for the United States to end a 22-year major drought at the U.S. Open, defeated Tomas Machac in a straight sets victory.
The match, played at Louis Armstrong Stadium, saw Fritz increase his intensity in the eighth game of the second set. He went on to win the game and took the set 6-4. Fritz continued his dominance in the third set, increasing his lead over Machac to 3-1. A swerving ace down the 'T' in the third set solidified his advantage, and the writing was on the wall for Fritz's victory.
Fritz won a break in the 10th game of the first set against Machac, and his second break handed him the advantage in the encounter. The American was in a near-flawless service game throughout the match, and his confidence was evident as he expressed feeling "very dialled in" and "solid."
Fritz's opponent in the quarter-finals is yet to be determined, as he is set to face either Novak Djokovic or Jan-Lennard Struff. The exact opponent is not clearly specified in available data, with tournament draws indicating potential matchups but no confirmed opponent after Fritz's match.
Fritz has had battles in his previous matches, and he did not express any preference for who he would like to face in the quarter-finals. He is determined to continue his impressive run at the U.S. Open and potentially bring home the trophy.
The U.S. Open 2022 marks a significant milestone for Fritz, as he is the sole American man left in the main draw. If he defends his win against Tomas Machac in the next round, he will have a chance to make history and end the United States' major drought at the U.S. Open.
Andy Roddick was the last American to win the U.S. Open in 2003, and Fritz is determined to follow in his footsteps. With his impressive performance so far, Fritz is certainly a contender for the title.
In summary, Taylor Fritz has advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open 2022, defeating Tomas Machac in a straight sets victory. Fritz is the last hope for the United States to end a 22-year major drought at the U.S. Open, and he is determined to continue his impressive run at the tournament. The exact opponent for Fritz in the quarter-finals is yet to be determined, but he is ready for the challenge ahead.
