US Open 2024 Semifinals matchup - [12] Taylor Harry Fritz (USA) v/s [20] Frances Tiafoe Jr. (USA)

[KingCarlitos]

Maybe pending 50-Major winner Alky shouldn't lose so early?

Both are letting each other down as Is the draw, Either Sinner gets knocked out by Med or Alcaraz gets knocked out by someone random, They need to be more consistent to dominate tennis.

 

[Jack the Hack]

Fritz leading the head to head 6-1 has already been mentioned in the OP. All 7 of those matches were on hard courts, and Tiafoe has only won 4 sets total out of the 18 they've played. Foe hasn't beaten Fritz in over 8 years.

Based on the things above, Fritz has to be a heavy favorite.

I think the only way Tiafoe wins this is if Fritz gets nervous and plays flat like he did a couple years ago when he choked his way to a US Open 1st round loss to Brandon Holt, or if Tiafoe plays the match of his life. If they both play their usual level, Fritz is just a better player in almost every aspect of the game.

(Throw all that out and I personally want Tiafoe to win. I just don't think it's going to happen.)

 

[Pheasant]

I’m picking Fritz in 5 here. He has the matchup advantage. Also, I don’t trust Tiafoe’s nerves. Fritz will steal this match.

 

[Vincent-C]

Fritz in four or five, I think.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Fritz v Foe is a solid R3 Armstrong match not a USO semi. And this is a solid $8 burger that I just paid $17 for.

Where is my fav Dr Raul?

Bad looking burger. I'd not eat this even if they sold it for <1£

 

[grandefrankie]

Their head to head says it all. Fritz wins easily if he doesn't choke.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

I'm picking the American.

 

[roysid]

Can't imagine they won't want to put two Americans on as the night match unless the other two semifinalists complain.

It would be a travesty. Fritz and tiafoe have played their QF a day before. So they had enough rest of 2 days and should play first.
Sinner and Draper have played the next day and should get the second match in night.
Sinner wont get any meaningful rest if he is forced to play day.

Tiafoe would definitely prefer night to get the loud noise

 

[roysid]

Fritz suddenly being the favorite can change things

 

[Jack the Hack]

It would be a travesty. Fritz and tiafoe have played their QF a day before. So they had enough rest of 2 days and should play first.
Sinner and Draper have played the next day and should get the second match in night.
Sinner wont get any meaningful rest if he is forced to play day.

Tiafoe would definitely prefer night to get the loud noise

Sinner's match didn't end that late last night. I think he was off the court before 11:30 PM local time. He has a full day of rest today and the day match on Friday isn't scheduled to start until 3:00 PM EST, only 4 hours earlier than the evening match. He'll be fine.

Besides, the night match is primetime for television and a night out in NYC, and it features two Americans for the first time in almost 20 years, so you know that's what the USTA is going to go for.

https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule19.html

 

[Aabye5]

Fritz leading the head to head 6-1 has already been mentioned in the OP. All 7 of those matches were on hard courts, and Tiafoe has only won 4 sets total out of the 18 they've played. Foe hasn't beaten Fritz in over 8 years.

Based on the things above, Fritz has to be a heavy favorite.

I think the only way Tiafoe wins this is if Fritz gets nervous and plays flat like he did a couple years ago when he choked his way to a US Open 1st round loss to Brandon Holt, or if Tiafoe plays the match of his life. If they both play their usual level, Fritz is just a better player in almost every aspect of the game.

(Throw all that out and I personally want Tiafoe to win. I just don't think it's going to happen.)

Great summary. Tiafoe has raised his level, but not sure that he has enough consistency to take down Fritz. Hoping I'm wrong.

 

[speedysteve]

No idea how to call this.
I think it will be close.
I hope so.

 

[roysid]

Sinner's match didn't end that late last night. I think he was off the court before 11:30 PM local time. He has a full day of rest today and the day match on Friday isn't scheduled to start until 3:00 PM EST, only 4 hours earlier than the evening match. He'll be fine.

Besides, the night match is primetime for television and a night out in NYC, and it features two Americans for the first time in almost 20 years, so you know that's what the USTA is going to go for.

https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule19.html

Well, it's unfair. Last year Shelton did not get night match with Djokovic.
This year Shelton-Tiafoe was a electrifying match between two americans but it got day match.
And now suddenly they change the sequence of the semifinals to get prime time?
Atleast hope its a great contest and a 5 setter

 

[Aabye5]

Well, it's unfair. Last year Shelton did not get night match with Djokovic.
This year Shelton-Tiafoe was a electrifying match between two americans but it got day match.
And now suddenly they change the sequence of the semifinals to get prime time?
Atleast hope its a great contest and a 5 setter

Which match do think is likely to last longer? The first semi or the second?

 

[Vincent-C]

Which match do think is likely to last longer? The first semi or the second?

I enjoyed "it's unfair". This is The Exceptional Nation, buddy- what's fair got to do with it?

/s

 

[Aabye5]

I enjoyed "it's unfair". This is The Exceptional Nation, buddy- what's fair got to do with it?

/s

Let's be honest, if an Aussie were playing at the AO they would be the night match, too.

 

[roysid]

Which match do think is likely to last longer? The first semi or the second?

Anything can happen. But as per difference in level Sinner Draper should wrap up fast in 3-4 sets. There won't be long rallies either.

Whereas Fritz Tiafoe will be a tough match. Long rallies, not much difference in level. I expect a 5 setter

 

[tennis24x7]

Yes, Alcaraz and Sinner need to become more dominant to prevent mugs from reaching finals.

Although they can’t do that If they keep being put on the same side of the draw.

Well in this US Open tiny is definitely the mug

 

[tennis24x7]

I expect hours and hours of these two trying to out hit eachother from the baseline, with Taylor finally ending up on the top side of the huge momentum shifts that will ensue.

I think this one won't go long, Tiafoe is tired from his previous matched with Shelton and Popyrin.

 

[Aabye5]

Anything can happen. But as per difference in level Sinner Draper should wrap up fast in 3-4 sets. There won't be long rallies either.

Whereas Fritz Tiafoe will be a tough match. Long rallies, not much difference in level. I expect a 5 setter

So, why wouldn't they play the Fritz - Tiafoe match in primetime?

 

[bullfan]

So, why wouldn't they play the Fritz - Tiafoe match in primetime?

they are.

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Why aren't they playing yet?

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I feel sorry for both. They playing for that silver plate.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Rooting for Tiafoe

 

[Vincent-C]

Go, Influencer

 

[Larry Duff]

Poll closed yesterday?

Weak era.

 

[bullfan]

Why aren't they playing yet?

they had to clear out the stadium, takes an hour.

 

[Vincent-C]

I feel sorry for both. They playing for that silver plate.

Carrot will sleep well.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Need to be Fritz

 

[Aabye5]

they are.

I know. That poster was complaining about that.

 

[Aabye5]

Fritz with the break in Tiafoe's first game.

 

[Lozo1016]

I also have Fritz in 4.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Fritz should have this. He’s the more solid player of the 2. He has dominated the H2H too.

 

[Sudacafan]

Fritz Taylor started better.
The Tiafoe must do something.

 

[Aabye5]

Let's go, Foe!

 

[Aabye5]

Swear these must be some of the worst serving numbers ever.

 

[Sudacafan]

There are two kinds of Americans here: the ones siding with Taylor, and the ones siding with Tiafoe.
We'll see.

 

[Sudacafan]

Fritz should have this. He’s the more solid player of the 2. He has dominated the H2H too.

You always take the side of the most solid player. Isn't it boring?

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Hey, everybody.....I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Fat Joe is in the house......I knew him when he was just Chubby Joseph! Ha!

 

[RSJfan]

It bears repeating: Tiafoe is not good.

Tiafoe is not good.

ESPN’s James Blakes and Gilbert really hyped him against Medvedev. It is currently the middle of the 2nd set and Medvedev is really taking Tiafoe to school.

tt.tennis-warehouse.com

 

[Aabye5]

You always take the side of the most solid player. Isn't it boring?

But then they'd be like me...picking players with lots of game and no chance.

 

[Sudacafan]

But then they'd be like me...picking players with lots of game and no chance.

A gentleman is interested in lost causes only.
— Jorge Luis Borges

 

[Aabye5]

Can Tiafoe break back? He can indeed!

 

[tx10is]

if tiafoe can make it a cat and mouse game his chances go up

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Big Foe has entered the chat.....and breaks back!

 

[JMR]

There are two kinds of Americans here: the ones siding with Taylor, and the ones siding with Tiafoe.

Yes, the fact that each player in a slam semifinal has his own fans in the seats makes this unlike any tennis match ever played. Remarkable to see.

 

[Sudacafan]

I will be glad if no player vomits tonight.
Draper was spent today.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Some rather untidy shots from Tiafoe early.....playing with fire.

 

[Sudacafan]

An all American USO SF is something not happening since when? Just thinking.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

they had to clear out the stadium, takes an hour.

After all that barfing, I think it may have been a Department of Health matter.