For the first time in 18 years, an American man will compete in the U.S. Open men's singles final, as Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have both advanced to the semifinals. This marks the first all-American semifinal at a Grand Slam since 2005, with the winner set to become the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final since Andy Roddick in 2009. Tiafoe secured his spot after Grigor Dimitrov retired during their match, while Fritz won against Alexander Zverev in a tightly contested quarterfinal. Both players view this moment as a significant goal achieved, with Tiafoe noting that the current landscape of tennis offers more opportunities for young American players. The U.S. Open has seen a number of upsets this year, with top competitors like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz eliminated early, increasing the chances for Tiafoe or Fritz to claim victory. The semifinal match will take place on Friday, with the final scheduled for Sunday.