Taylor Fritz believes tonight’s US Open 2024 title match against Jannik Sinner will be less tense than his semi-final against fellow American Frances Tiafoe, as he is the underdog against the world No. 1.
That means the 26-year-old will be able to enter the match mentally relaxed. The Americans of course want that to show their best.
However, that could also be a big pressure for Fritz, because the world No. 12 player is the first male tennis player from the US to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009.
And further, more pressure, his responsibility is to end America's 21-year wait for a men's singles champion at the Grand Slam tournaments.
In the semi-finals, Jack Draper - the current number 1 male tennis player in England, also had high hopes that his mental comfort would help him make Sinner work hard. However, Draper let his anxiety take over and made him lose his effectiveness. He even vomited 4 times because "my body was barely accepting anything that was put into the match" - as he said.
What will happen to Fritz? Fans can watch the match live at 01:00 on September 9, although this is not exactly a dream final.
Link to watch live the 2024 US Open final between Sinner and Fritz:
https://mytv.com.vn/truyen-hinh/632/?type=1
