Taylor Fritz Triumphs in Epic US Open Semi-Final

Taylor Fritz outlasted Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling five-set semi-final at the U.S. Open. Fritz will face top seed Jannik Sinner in the final. Sinner defeated Jack Draper in straight sets but has injury concerns. Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok won the women's doubles crown.

Taylor Fritz held on to beat Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a blockbuster all-American semi-final at the U.S. Open on Friday, setting up an underdog clash against Italian top seed Jannik Sinner in the finals.

This marks the first time in 15 years that an American man has reached a major final, a milestone both Fritz and Tiafoe were keen to achieve. After an exhausting match, Fritz managed 16 aces while Tiafoe began to lose steam in the fourth set, culminating an action-packed day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sinner overcame Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2, amidst challenging conditions.

Fritz and Sinner, tied 1-1 in career head-to-head, are set to battle on Sunday. "It's a dream come true. I'm going to give everything I possibly have," an emotional Fritz stated post-match.

(With inputs from agencies.)