Taylor Fritz has reached his first grand slam semi-final at the US Open, overcoming Alexander Zverev in a tightly contested match, winning 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3). This victory marks a significant breakthrough for the 26-year-old American, who had previously lost all four of his quarter-final appearances at major tournaments. Supported by a passionate home crowd, Fritz expressed a strong belief that it was finally his time to advance. With Novak Djokovic's earlier elimination, Fritz's path to the final appears more open, and he could face fellow American Frances Tiafoe next. Zverev, the fourth seed, will have to continue his search for a first grand slam title after this setback. Fritz's win also highlights his impressive performance this season, being the oldest American to reach a US Open semi-final in the Open Era at age 26.