The 2024 US Open final is set, and it will be Jannik Sinner of Italy against Taylor Fritz of the United States, battling it out for the title at the New York Slam.
This is a fascinating matchup in many ways, but mostly because it will be battled on the baseline. That promises lots of excitement, which is great for any final. It will be the biggest match of Fritz's career, so he should be highly motivated.
While the Italian player will be the favorite, the American crowd will have something to cheer about, and that will be their player. Sinner doesn’t need much motivation because he plays every match like it's his last.
Fritz has been amazing since the start of the event, demonstrating superb ball striking and deadly serving at times. Sinner has been true to his world number one ranking, dealing with opponents without too many problems.
He's been spectacular in most matches, especially when the crucial rallies came up, as he won them perfectly. This matchup might come down to the wire, possibly involving a few tie-breaks, so staying calm will be crucial.
Both have managed to do that so far, but the more impressive player overall has been Sinner. He downed Jack Draper to reach the final, while Taylor Fritz bested compatriot Frances Tiafoe to do the same.
Fritz needed five sets, so he might come into the final a bit fatigued. But with a Grand Slam trophy on the line, he will give it his all.
Head-to-head:
The two have played some interesting matches in the past, even though both of their meetings happened at the Indian Wells Open. In 2021, Fritz beat Sinner in two sets, but last year, Sinner returned the favor by beating him in three sets.
These matches tell us that the American can hang with the Italian. That's simply due to how devastating Fritz can be at times. He can bring a lot of heat with his serve, barely allowing his opponent any chances.
He can also hit the ball really well, even though Sinner is generally considered the cleaner and more capable hitter. Both will be aggressive in this match, and it might just come down to which player misses less.
The American player has had a habit of missing a lot, but that's true for Sinner as well. Experience is another factor to consider, as Sinner has already won a Grand Slam, while for Fritz, this is his first final ever. How he handles that will greatly impact the match.
| Jannik Sinner | Taylor Fritz | |
| 1 | H2H | 1 |
| 1 | Rank | 12 |
| 23 | Age | 26 |
| 54-5 | 2024 W/L | 44-16 |
| 244-79 | Career W/L | 275-183 |
Prediction:
Overall, it promises to be a good matchup because it is stylistically very interesting. The sinner is greatly favored for obvious reasons, but Fritz won't be without chances in this match. The crowd will be rooting for their player, but an upset will be very hard to pull off.
Prediction: Jannik Sinner to win in four sets.
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