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How many times have Sinner and Fritz played each other? Tennis stars’ head-to-head record
Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will meet for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament when they face off in today’s US Open final.
Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner head into today’s US Open men’s final with an even head-to-head record, having never previously met at a Grand Slam tournament.
After defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a five-set semi-final epic, the 12th-seeded Fritz is bidding to become the first American man to lift the singles title at Flushing Meadows since Andy Roddick in 2003. The 26-year-old has never previously reached the final of a major tournament.
Sinner, meanwhile, is chasing the second Grand Slam title of his career, having won the 2024 Australian Open in January. The top seed, 23, swept into this weekend’s trophy decider with a straight-sets victory over Britain’s Jack Draper in the last four.
What is Fritz and Sinner’s head-to-head record?
Fritz and Sinner have faced each other twice previously on the ATP Tour, with both meetings coming at the Indian Wells Open. In 2021, the American beat the Italian in straight sets - 6-4, 6-3 - in the last 16 in California. Two years later, Sinner had his revenge on Fritz when he prevailed in three sets - 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 - in the quarter-finals in Indian Wells.
In between those two match-ups, Fritz won the Indian Wells Open in 2022, beating Spain’s Rafael Nadal to claim the only Masters 1000 title of his career so far.
Sinner vs Fritz: start time, how to watch
Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz face off at Arthur Ashe Stadium today, Sunday September 8, 2024, with the US Open men’s singles final scheduled to get underway at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT. Viewers in the United States will be able to watch the match on ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, while your streaming options also include the online platform fubo, which offers new users a free introductory trial.
Enjoy Sinner vs Fritz on fubo.
Fritz “always enjoyed” Sinner battles
Speaking to reporters after beating Tiafoe the semis, Fritz spoke of his confidence that he can see Sinner off to win his first major. “I’ve always enjoyed playing him,” the California native said. “To be honest, I don’t think that I’m going to be put in a more stressful situation than I was today than playing in a final. I think today was much more stressful for me than playing the final.
“I just feel good. I have a feeling I’m going to come out and play really well and win. When I play good tennis, I think that level’s good enough to win.”
Sinner said he’s unfazed by the prospect of facing a player who is likely to have the majority of Arthur Ashe Stadium behind him. “Being in America for sure, the crowd will be a little bit more on [Fritz’s] side,” he told his post-match press conference after victory over Draper.
“But it’s normal. It’s like when I play in Italy, so I’m going to accept that. I have my team and my people who are close to me. In my mind, I know that there are many people watching from home from Italy, and it’s just take some support from them.”