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Frances Tiafoe vs Taylor Fritz LIVE: US Open tennis scores and results after Draper throws up during semi-final defeat
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Frances Tiafoe vs Taylor Fritz LIVE: US Open tennis scores and results after Draper throws up during semi-final defeat

US Open ball boy catches insect that disrupted quarterfinal showdown

In a match between Americans, Frances Tiafoe takes on Taylor Fritz for a place in the final.

Whoever wins tonight’s semi-final, it will be the first time in 18 years that an American has reached the US Open men’s singles final.

The match comes just hours after Jack Draper’s US Open streak ended with a dramatic semi-final defeat to world number one Jannik Sinner, in a brutal match that left both players needing medical treatment.

Sinner triumphed 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in just over three hours, but the world number one was overcome by the resilient Draper, who held out despite the heat and humidity in New York.

Draper, playing in his first Grand Slam semifinal at age 22, fell ill on court during a wild second set, with Sinner injuring his wrist moments later after falling behind the baseline.

Both players called the coach, but Sinner recovered and improved his game in the deciding tiebreak of the second set. After a monumental effort, Draper faded in the third set.

Follow all the score updates and reactions from the US Open men’s singles semifinals below:

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Which celebrities are at tonight’s game?

Actress Laverne Cox, footballer Lynn Williams and actor Colman Domingo were spotted in the crowd.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Laverne Cox (Laverne) competes in the men's singles semifinal on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Laverne Cox (Laverne) competes in the men’s singles semifinal on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Lynn Williams attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Lynn Williams attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Actor Colman Domingo attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Actor Colman Domingo attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:40

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However it ends, this match will make history

Whoever wins tonight’s semifinal will be the first time in 18 years that an American has reached the final of the US Open men’s singles tournament. Both Tiafoe and Fritz will represent the US in the tournament.

The last time was in 2006, when Andy Roddick reached the final.

Whoever wins this match will face 23-year-old Italian superstar Jannik Sinner on Sunday.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States pose for a photo prior to their men's singles semifinal match on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States pose for a photo prior to their men’s singles semifinal match on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

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Tiafoe gets his groove on

Tiafoe now leads 4-3. The two Americans have been in many long rallies, which Tiafoe usually wins. He usually comes to the net with a putaway, taking control of the court after struggling at the beginning of the match.

Tiafoe now has three aces, compared to Fritz, which he hit on his second serve of the match.

The announcers have stated that this is a ‘pro-Tiafoe’ crowd, which seems to work in his favor.

The 26-year-old works…

Sep 6, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Frances Tiafoe (USA) hits to Taylor Fritz (USA) on day 12 of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Frances Tiafoe (USA) hits to Taylor Fritz (USA) on day 12 of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:23

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Influencer Morgan Riddle encourages her friend Taylor Fritz

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Morgan Riddle attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Morgan Riddle attends the semifinal match between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:14

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Fritz fell

Fritz made a misstep as he was on his way to a ball at the net.

He seems fine and smiles on the floor before standing up.

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:13

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What does the draw for the men’s singles look like?

US Open Men's Singles Draw
US Open Men’s Singles Draw (US Open)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:10

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Tiafoe wins a game

The underdog won a game after losing three times in a row to Fritz. His nerves seem to calm down.

In a tense moment, the 26-year-old managed to pull Fritz to the side with a forehand, walked to the net and shot the match with Fritz’s backhand. With that, he decided the match.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates a point against Taylor Fritz of the United States during their men's singles semifinal match on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates a point against Taylor Fritz of the United States during their men’s singles semifinal match on day twelve of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:03

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ICYMI: British tennis star Jack Draper vomits on court during US Open

British tennis star Jack Draper vomits on court during US Open

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 01:00

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Fritz is two games ahead

Tiafoe still seems to be warming up.

Fritz just broke his serve. The final point ended when Tiafoe came to the net, fell prey to Fritz’s down-the-line shot that might have gone out, and accidentally hit it into the net.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 6: Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a blow against Frances Tiafoe of the United States during their men's singles semifinal match on day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6: Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a blow against Frances Tiafoe of the United States during their men’s singles semifinal match on day 12 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Kelly RissmanSeptember 7, 2024 12:53 AM