The US Open 2024 men's singles tournament is progressing to the quarterfinals, with Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz set to face off after both secured their spots by defeating their opponents. Zverev triumphed over Brandon Nakashima with a score of 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2, marking his fourth quarterfinal appearance at the tournament. Fritz overcame Casper Ruud in a four-set match, finishing 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2, delivering 24 aces and showcasing strong performance under pressure. This matchup is a rematch of their previous encounter at Wimbledon, where Fritz won in a dramatic five-set match. Both players have faced some off-court drama, particularly regarding comments made by Fritz's girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, which have been clarified to not reference Zverev. Meanwhile, Grigor Dimitrov also advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Andrey Rublev.