Taylor Fritz Advances to the 2025 US Open Quarterfinals: A Tough Challenge Awaits Djokovic

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The pride of the United States, men's singles tennis player, Taylor Fritz, once again put on a brilliant performance at the 2025 US Open Grand Slam.

He secured a place in the quarterfinals after a dominant performance in his fourth-round match.

This victory brings Fritz one step closer to realizing his dream of a maiden Grand Slam title and ending a 22-year drought for American men's singles titles at a major tournament.

However, a tough challenge awaits in the next round.

In the quarterfinals, Taylor Fritz is scheduled to face a formidable opponent, Novak Djokovic.

Taylor Fritz is embracing his role as the last American man competing in the US Open 💪 pic.twitter.com/MqXZFIw3dy

— ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2025

Taylor Fritz put on a very convincing performance throughout the 2025 US Open.

In the fourth round match on September 1, 2025, Fritz defeated the 21st seed from the Czech Republic, Tomas Machac, with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.

Fritz achieved the victory in a relatively short time, just 1 hour and 38 minutes, without facing a single break point.

He also recorded a very high first-serve point winning percentage, reaching 91%.

This achievement marked the third consecutive time Fritz had reached the US Open quarterfinals.

"It's been a tough week for the guys; I guess I wasn't expecting everything that happened. I felt really, really good about our chances this week," Fritz said of the American men exiting before the round of 16.

"But I'm happy to be here; I'm happy to be the last one standing at least."

He was previously the runner-up at the 2024 US Open, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the final.

"Hopefully, since I'm the last [American man], the crowd will really get behind me and will me through it," Fritz said.

This will be the sixth consecutive Grand Slam featuring at least one American man in the quarterfinals, the longest streak since a run of six straight from the 2002 US Open to the 2004 Australian Open.

Taylor Harry Fritz, born on October 28, 1997, is one of the leading professional tennis players from the United States.

Standing at 196 cm (6'9"), he is known for his powerful serve and right-handed play, utilizing a two-handed backhand.

Fritz reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on November 18, 2024, and maintained that ranking as of July 14, 2025.

He is currently coached by Michael Russell and Paul Annacone.

Throughout his career, Fritz has collected ten ATP Tour singles titles, including the Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Open.

He also reached the finals of the 2024 US Open and the 2024 ATP Finals, and helped the United States win the United Cup twice in three years.

Additionally, Fritz won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in men's doubles with Paul, and won a major junior singles title at the 2015 US Open.

With total prize money of $25,650,856, he ranks 23rd all-time in earnings.

The 2025 US Open is one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments held annually.

This edition will run from August 24 to September 7, 2025, with qualifying rounds beginning on August 18.

The tournament will be held on the iconic outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.

The total prize money up for grabs at the 2025 US Open will reach a staggering $90,000,000.

One innovation in the 2025 edition is the introduction of a new format for the mixed doubles competition, which will be moved to the first week of the US Open—Fan Week (August 19-20) with a $1 million prize for the winner.

The defending men's singles champion is Jannik Sinner, while Aryna Sabalenka is the defending women's singles champion.