Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz advance to US Open semifinals; 49ers get another star back; NFL predictions

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FRANCES TIAFOE AND TAYLOR FRITZ

For the first time since 2009, an American man will be in a Grand Slam final. No. 20 Frances Tiafoe and No. 12 Taylor Fritz, friends and doubles partners, both sprung US Open quarterfinal upsets, and they will meet one another in the semifinal tomorrow.

Fritz downed No. 4 Alexander Zverev, 6-7 (2-7), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3). It’s his fourth win against a top-10 opponent at a major this year, most by an American man since Andre Agassi in 1999.Fritz spoke with Isabel Gonzalez before the tournament. That’s a must-read, now more than ever.Tiafoe advanced via walkover after Grigor Dimitrov retired due to a leg injury. Tiafoe was up 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 4-1, nearing victory when play was halted.

This will be the eighth Fritz-Tiafoe meeting. Fritz has won six of the previous seven. Both players…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-09-04 13:05:09

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