Fritz unleashes his best performance and freezes Zverev's dream in New York

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Taylor Fritz broke barriers by reaching the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time with a spectacular victory over Alexander Zverev. The American has reasons to dream in this US Open 2024 after defeating the German 7-6 (2) 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3), showcasing his best tennis in crucial moments.

Great emotions were experienced in the quarterfinals of the US Open 2024 with a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, rallying behind their compatriot, Taylor Fritz. The Californian player was brilliant and defeated a Zverev who couldn't impose his style of play or the expected favoritism.

Entering this level of competition knowing that he had won their last encounter was crucial for Fritz. From the early stages of the first set, it was evident that the American had an extra spark of intensity in his shots and foot speed. Both held serve, but the American created four break points, including an 0-40 in the tenth game. The German managed to get through that situation, but in the tiebreak, the trend that had been building throughout the set prevailed, and Taylor was superior.

The American found a perfect balance between aggression and consistency in that tiebreak, but in the second set, he encountered an improved version of Sascha. Unstoppable with his first serve, the German managed to step onto the court, play with more angles, and dismantle his opponent's consistent game. The American tried to turn the situation around with powerful shots but made more errors than advisable, resulting in an even score.

The third set was characterized by maximum equality, defined by small details. Both engaged in exciting baseline rallies, where it was hard to establish who was the dominator and who was the dominated. Changes in height and pace by both players to enter the court and attack effectively. That was the recipe for success, with the American's forehand being the deadliest weapon. Zverev stayed back, unable to dictate the pace of play, and witnessed how a couple of errors in the tenth game led to his downfall against his rival's good performance.

- Fritz was more consistent from the baseline, and his forehand was brilliant

There wasn't particularly high accuracy or flair in the match, with both players realizing that everything could be decided by small details during the fourth set. Serving helped both players in a set where nerves could be felt on both sides. Fritz created a couple of break opportunities early on, but Sascha's response was firm. From there, few chances for the returner.

The match inevitably headed to a tiebreak, where emotional management and shot selection in a few points were decisive in favor of the American. A prestigious victory for Taylor Fritz, exploring his limits in this US Open 2024, reaching the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time and dreaming of becoming a hero on home soil. Alexander Zverev will have to keep working to achieve his longed-for title in a major.

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