Taylor Fritz Last American Man Advances US Open Quarterfinals

Taylor Fritz has emerged as the last American man standing at the 2025 US Open after a commanding straight-sets victory over Tomáš Macháč, advancing to his seventh career Grand Slam quarterfinal and third consecutive at Flushing Meadows. Fritz's dominant performance, including 14 aces and winning 91% of his first-serve points without facing a break point, highlights his current hot streak of 25 wins in his last 30 matches since the French Open. His next challenge is a daunting quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion who holds a 10-0 record against Fritz and is aiming for a record 25th major title. This marks the sixth straight Grand Slam with at least one American male reaching the quarterfinals, a streak not seen since 2002-2004. Despite early exits by other top American men like Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and Tommy Paul, Fritz continues to carry the hopes of American tennis, reminiscent of last year when he nearly ended a long drought by reaching the US Open final. The ongoing dominance of international stars has made American success at majors rare, but Fritz’s steady presence provides a bright spot amid this challenging era.