US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz reaches maiden Grand Slam semi-final
American star Taylor Fritz reached the 2024 US Open semi-final after beating fourth seed Alexander Zverev. The former earned a 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3) victory in over three hours in the men's singles quarter-final. Fritz, who has reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final, will take on Frances Tiafoe for a berth in the final. Here are the key stats.
A look at key stats
Fritz won a total of 139 points and 45 winners throughout the match. He served 12 aces compared to Zverev's 15. The American had a win percentage of 81 and 53 in the first and second serves, respectively. Fritz won 48 of his 145 receiving points, while Zverev converted two of his four break points. The former recorded 48 unforced errors and five double-faults.
It was my time to take a step further: Fritz
"I feel amazing. I've had a lot of looks at quarter-finals in the past couple of years, and today just felt different," Fritz said after the match. "I really feel that it was my time to take a step further and it's only fitting I'm doing it here on this court at the [US] Open in front of this crowd."
