Andre Agassi shares his verdict on Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz's US Open 2024 thriller as latter reaches maiden final

Former World No. 1 Andre Agassi has reacted to the 2024 US Open semifinal thriller between Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz. Fritz's qualification marked the first time an American would be in the final of the US major since Andy Roddick faced Roger Federer in 2006.

Under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, Taylor Fritz defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career. Fritz will now face Jannik Sinner in the final.

Following the match, Agassi commented on an Instagram post by Tennis TV, expressing his excitement about how the match turned out. The post featured a collage of Fritz celebrating jubilantly and Tiafoe, shirtless with his bags on, waving to the crowd.

“They battled” - Andre Agassi commented.

Andre Agassi's comment. Instagram: Tennis TV

After the clash, a teary Taylor Fritz told the press:

“It’s the reason I do what I do, the reason why I work so hard. I’m in the finals of the US Open, It’s a dream come true and I’m going to give it everything I possibly have. I know that for a fact.”

During Agassi's career, he won the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games and claimed eight Grand Slam singles titles, including the US Open in 1994 and 1999. He had an 80.6% win percentage at the US major, and the last time he reached the final was in 2005, when he lost to Roger Federer, just a year before his retirement.

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner will face each other for the third time

Taylor Fritz - Source: Getty

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner have faced off twice since turning pro, with their head-to-head currently even at 1-1. They first met in the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters, where the American won 6-4, 6-3. Their second meeting was in the quarterfinals of the same tournament two years later, where Sinner emerged victorious, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

At the 2024 US Open, Taylor Fritz began his campaign by defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli and Matteo Berrettini in the first and second rounds. In the third round, he beat Francisco Comesaña and then overcame Casper Ruud in the fourth round. In the quarterfinals, Fritz faced Alexander Zverev and secured a victory, setting up an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe.

Jannik Sinner defeated Mackenzie McDonald, Alex Michelsen, Christopher O'Connell, Tommy Paul, Daniil Medvedev, and British star Jack Draper en route to the final.

Sinner is having a fantastic season, currently at the top of the ATP rankings, and is aiming for his sixth title of the year. Fritz, on the other hand, has won two titles.