Taylor Fritz Advances US Open Quarterfinals, Last American Man Standing

Taylor Fritz remains the last American man in the 2025 US Open men's singles, advancing to the quarterfinals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Tomas Machac. Fritz did not face a break point and dominated with a strong serve, including 14 aces, showcasing his continued excellent form with 25 wins in his past 30 matches. His progress marks the third consecutive year he has reached the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows, joining Frances Tiafoe as one of the only American men in the last 15 years to do so. The 27-year-old, who was last year's runner-up, carries the hopes of ending a 22-year major singles drought for American men since Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open win. Fritz is set to face either Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, or Jan-Lennard Struff in the quarterfinals, aiming to further his bid to become the first American men's Grand Slam champion in over two decades. His steady performance sustains a streak of American men reaching at least one Grand Slam quarterfinal in six consecutive tournaments, a run not seen since 2002-2004.