US Open: Taylor Fritz left in tears as worrying Jannik Sinner image emerges

Martina Navratilova believes Jack Draper will be a force to be reckoned with at all four Grand Slam events next year.

Reflecting on his semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner at the US Open, Navratilova said: "The drop shots were shorter. Everything was better.

"It's cumulative on this court when it's so physical, but it just caught up with him. Next year, if he stays healthy, Jack will be in the conversation in every major.

"That's a really big plus. If he keeps playing like this, the sky is the limit."

Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle has taken to Instagram with a heartfelt message after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the US Open final.

Riddle has gained attention for giving tennis fans a peek behind the scenes and was in attendance at Flushing Meadows for yesterday's match.

She shared an image of Fritz to her Instagram story alongside the caption: "What an amazing week. I could not be more proud of you and grateful to support you.

"Your dedication and drive inspires me so much every day. Forever your biggest fan."

Tennis legend Lindsay Davenport is 'happy' about Novak Djokovic being dumped out of the US Open early as it will allow him some much-needed rest.

"I'm surprised he lost so early, but in a strange way, I'm happy for him," she told Serbian website Sportklub.

"After everything he's done, it hasn't been easy for him to play another major tournament since mid-May. I really want him to rest well and play the way he wants to for the rest of the season.

"We always forget that Novak is 37 and has been on tour for 20 years. He knows and feels it. He needs time to enjoy himself, celebrate and then get ready for Australia.

"I think next year he'll be able to win two or three Grand Slams."

John McEnroe believes Aryna Sabalenka would lose to Serena Williams if they faced each other in their respective primes.

He said: "Those are two of the biggest hitters that ever played in the women’s game.

"I think Sabalenka has really improved her movement, but I don’t think, both at their best, that she is as athletic as Serena. But she is getting closer.

"I have a lot of respect for her because she has really maximised what she can do on the court and that’s why she is finally winning majors and contending in almost every event she is in."

Andy Murray is surprised at how much he is enjoying his retirement after quitting tennis earlier this summer.

He told BBC Radio 4: "Since I've stopped, I feel really free and have got lots of time to do whatever it is I want.

"I can dedicate time to my children and have free time to play golf or go to the gym on my own terms. It is really nice and I didn't expect that.

"I was expecting to find retirement hard and be missing tennis a lot and wanting to get back on the tennis court on tour.

"So far it has been the complete opposite to what I was thinking."

Victoria Azarenka believes Aryna Sabalenka, not Iga Swiatek, is currently the best female player in the world.

Taking to social media following Sabalenka's triumph at the US Open, she wrote: "Amazing win. Congratulations. Best player in the world this season!"

Swiatek won the French Open and four of the eight WTA 1000 tournaments played, while Sabalenka claimed one WTA 1000 title and two Grand Slam triumphs.

Novak Djokovic has congratulated Aryna Sabalenka on her victory over Jessica Pegula in the women's US Open final.

The Serb posted a picture of Sabalenka on his Instagram story alongside the caption: "Congratulations Tigress."

Djokovic was knocked out of the US Open in the third round, suffering a surprise defeat at the hands of Alexei Popyrin.

Jack Draper has risen to a new career-high ranking after reaching the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the very first time.

The young Brit has broken into the world's top 20, climbing five positions from his previous ranking of 25th.

It means he is now ranked above the likes of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Karen Khachanov, Alexei Popyrin and Arthur Fils.

Nick Kyrgios chimed into a discussion with Piers Morgan with a snide remark after Jannik Sinner's victory in the US Open final.

Morgan shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, celebrating Sinner's triumph alongside the caption: "After failing TWO drugs tests. (Fixed it for you)."

Kyrgios, who has been critical of Sinner throughout the tournament, sarcastically added: "First time in history! We are witnessing greatness!"

Jannik Sinner has admitted the controversy over his two failed drugs tests 'was and is still on my mind'.

His path to victory at the US Open was accompanied by questions over the affair which saw him submit two positive tests for clostebol, a banned substance, in March.

He was spared punishment after it was concluded that he was not guilty of any wrongdoing.

"It was and it's still on my mind," said Sinner. "It's not that it's gone, but when I'm on court, I try to focus about the game.

"I try to handle the situation the best possible way, communication with the team, in the practice courts.

"It was not easy, that's for sure, but I tried to stay focused, with which I guess I've done a great job."

After losing to Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz spoke about Novak Djokovic's early exit and how it helped him to reach the final.

"I would have had to play a really really great match if I'd have happened to play Novak somewhere else in the draw," said the American.

"But like I said, you can find yourself a little deeper in the draws like quarter-finals and stuff if you play solid tennis.

"I still think that to beat the top guys, you need to bring your best game."

Jannik Sinner was asked how his US Open win compares to victory in the Australian Open.

He said: "I believe that you can't really compare them, because it's different circumstances, different times of the year.

"I believe that in Melbourne was a kind of a relief, you know, because in my mind, you know, it was like I was working for it, and you never know if you can win one Grand Slam or not, but when you win one, you know that you can do it potentially.

"Here was difficult because also the pretournament circumstances weren't easy. I felt like that I have grown, you know, match by match and that my confidence level went higher and higher at some point.

"It was different because I had more, maybe a bit more pressure this time than in Australia. I'm happy how I handled this one. Yeah, I'm just excited to have this trophy with me."

Jannik Sinner has given more reaction to his US Open win in his press conference.

And the Italian warned he is only going to get better. “Today we saw that not everything was perfect,” he said “I could have served slightly better, but this makes me realise that the work never stops.

"It's always a continuous work which, at the end of the day, if you want to be a better player you always have to work, and you have to have these daily routines, accept difficult times on court. The work never stops. How can you play better against certain opponents,? How do you work on such shots?

“I was a lot in the gym, because I knew physically I still had to improve and I still have to improve a lot. This is all part of the sacrifices you make for an eventual future. So we will keep working.

"I know that I'm not perfect and I will never be perfect, but we always try to evolve in my game. Then after my career I can say: ‘Okay, I've done everything possible to be at 100%’.”

Taylor Fritz has admitted he feels like he "let a lot of people down" after his heartbreaking US Open final defeat.

Asked in his press conference if he can call his US Open a success, American No.1 Fritz said: "Not yet. There's obviously a lot of positives, and when I get some time to cool down, then I'll be happy about the fact that I made it to the finals and stuff like that.

"But right now I'm pretty just disappointed in how, like, just a lot of things on the court, how I played, how I hit certain shots. It sucks.

"And I'm not saying that it necessarily would have made a difference. I don't know if it would have, but I just would have liked to have played better and given myself a better chance.

"It's really disappointing right now. I feel like the American fans have been wanting a men's champion for a long time, and I just, I don't know, I'm pretty upset with how I played. I feel like, I don't know, I feel like I almost let a lot of people down."

Jannik Sinner revealed that he will celebrate long into the night after his first US Open win.

The Italian acknowledged that the Asian leg of the season was coming up and his "work never stops", but for at least one night he will party.

He told Sky Sports: "Yes, yes (I will celebrate) especially after the tough moments, it's going to be a great night for me and my team and the people who are close to me.

"Some time off after is deserved and then obviously China is coming so hopefully be ready for there, but it means a lot to me."

Taylor Fritz apologised to the US Open crowd after he was unable to be the first American male since Andy Roddick in 2003 to lift the Grand Slam title.

Fritz lost in straight sets, but no American man has reached that stage in 18 years and the crowd was sure to give him a deserved reception for his achievement.

"It's been an amazing two weeks and first off congrats to Jannik (Sinner)," Fritz said. "He played a great match. Congrats to his team. It's really impressive. He was too good, it's amazing.

"Being an American at the US Open is just incredible, feeling the love all week. Thank you so much.

"I know we have been waiting for a champion for a long time so I'm sorry I couldn't get it done this time but I'm going to keep working and hopefully I'll get it done next time so thank you."

Jannik Sinner made a heartbreaking admission that his aunt was unwell after winning the US Open, saying: "I don’t know how much I still have her in my life."

The world No. 1 has had to deal with plenty of behind-the-scenes issues during his time in New York, which he put aside to defeat Taylor Fritz in straight sets.

And before lifting his title, Sinner sent a touching message to his aunt and shared his hope that everyone watching has good health.

"I would like to dedicate this title to my aunt because she is really not feeling well health-wise, I don’t know how much I still have her in my life," Sinner said.

"It’s so nice that I can share positive moments still with her. She was a very important person for my life and she still is. So if that would be the biggest wish, I would wish everyone the best health to everyone but unfortunately it’s not possible."

Jannik Sinner is the new US Open champion, claiming the title for the first time in his career, his second Grand Slam of the year after his Australian Open victory.

Sinner defeated home favourite Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in a comfortable win, despite impressive spells from his American opponent.

Fritz had a big chance to take the third set, serving while at 5-4, but was broken back by the world No. 1 who proved to those at Arthur Ashe exactly why he is the face of the new generation with Carlos Alcaraz.

All four Majors in 2024 have been won by Sinner and Alcaraz, two apiece, laying down a marker that the era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray is well and truly over.

Jannik Sinner has cruised through the second set, taking it away from Taylor Fritz after the American appeared to have stemmed the bleeding.

Sinner did not lose a single point on his first serve and made just one unforced error to win 6-4.

Fritz raised his game, improving his ballstriking and serve, but Sinner went one further and is now just one more set away from his first US Open title.

An even set soon turned into a statement win for Sinner and Fritz now has a mountain to climb if he wants to be the first American winner of this Major since Andy Roddick in 2003.

The first set of the US Open men's singles final has gone to Jannik Sinner, after an early scare against the home favourite Taylor Fritz.

Both players broke each other early and the American led 3-2, but the world No. 1 powered away to win the next four games to get himself on the board in New York.

Sinner has already defeated three Americans over the past two weeks, and he is two sets away from a fourth going by the wayside en route to a first US Open title.

Sinner broke Fritz's serve three times and although not at his best, the Italian did enough to claim the opening set 6-3.

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz are out and we are underway in the final Grand Slam of the year.

The national anthem has been sung, fans are sat, with plenty of big names in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Taylor Swift has arrived with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, joined by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Courtney Cox.

Can Sinner claim his second Major of the year after success in Australia or will Fritz send his home crowd into raptures with a first Slam for the American? Only time will tell.

Jack Draper is facing a race to be fit for the Davis Cup as the US Open semi-finalist hopes to represent Great Britain in Manchester next week.

Team GB are in Group D and will face 2022 champions Canada, Finland and Argentina as they hope to qualify for the finals in Spain.

But Draper is a doubt for the first clash against Finland after admitting that he was "banged up" following defeat to Jannik Sinner at Flushing Meadows.

Team-mate Cameron Norrie is already out injured in another issue for captain Leon Smith.

18-time Major winner Chris Evert has backed Aryna Sabalenka to follow up her US Open title with two more major accolades.

The Belarusian went one further than her runner-up disappointment last year by defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5, and Evert believes that she can become world No. 1 and win a first Wimbledon title.

"Sabalenka played the big points better," she said. "She is such a beautiful, wonderful athlete. It is not just power. It is her flexibility and tolerance.

"I am looking at Wimbledon. With that serve and return - are you kidding? She has got the game to win there. I think she will get that No.1 ranking soon.”

Rafael Nadal may not have competed at the US Open this year, but on the weekend of the two finals, he has lifted a trophy.

He was playing at the Robinson Classic at Vall D'or Golf in Mallorca, in support of the tennis star's own foundation, and seemingly came away victorious!

Taylor Fritz has been informed that Jannik Sinner "looked beatable" in his semi-final with Jack Draper and the American has a fighting chance at beating the odds.

Sinner is the overwhelming favourite to beat the home star on Arthur Ashe tonight, but Nick Kyrgios believes that Fritz can claim his first Grand Slam title.

"(Fritz) needs to have one of his best serving days," Kyrgios wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

"(Sinner) will be looking to be aggressive and dictate play whenever he can to try and move the big American around, especially after five sets with foe (Frances Tiafoe). Fritz needs to win (a) high percentage of Sinner's second serve chances."

Drake has bet £160,000 ($210,000) on Taylor Fritz to beat Jannik Sinner tonight.

The American rapped stands to make £615,000 ($808,500) if the underdog pulls off a huge upset.

Aryna Sabalenka is still in disbelief the morning after lifting the US Open trophy.

She has taken to X to write: "Can’t believe I did it. Thank you everyone for you support."

World No.1 Iga Swiatek has sent a classy message to Aryna Sabalenka after he success in New York.

Swiatek lost to runner-up Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals.

"Congratulations @SabalenkaA," she wrote. Amazing run."

A reminder of what Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will be playing for this evening.

Not only are they hoping to get their hands on the silver trophy, they are also fighting for the top prize of £2.7million.

But a runners-up cheque of £1.4m isn't a bad consolation prize.

Former Italian tennis player Simone Vagnozzi claims Jannik Sinner targeted Jack Draper's fitness levels.

"At the beginning there was a bit of tension, especially in the first two sets, they made mistakes that they usually don't make," he said.

"We expected a match like that, with long rallies, sometimes Jannik hesitated but he knew that Draper struggles in the long run. Making him play a few more balls and tiring him out was part of the tactical plan."

A reminder that tonight's men's final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will have an earlier start time than usual.

The pair are due to get their clash underway at 7pm BST - two hours earlier than previous years.

Jessica Pegula was annoyed in the immediate aftermath of her defeat to Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.

"Everyone is like, `Congrats! Amazing tournament!´ I´m like, 'Eh, whatever'," said Pegula. "I think maybe once I decompress a little bit, I´m sure I will be a little bit more appreciative and see all of that.

"For sure, I will take a lot of confidence from this - in maybe like a hour or two -- because ... I'm kind of annoyed. Not even annoyed losing the tournament; it´s more just I was looking at it at, like, I just wanted to win the match.

"Now there's things that are just in my head that I feel I should have done better and stuff like that. But I think that will pass in a little bit."

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova believes Jack Draper will be challenging for the title at every Grand Slam event next year.

"Next year, if he stays healthy, Jack will be in the conversation in every major. That's a really big plus," she said.

"If he keeps playing like this the sky is the limit."

Coco Gauff's coach Brad Gilbert has backed Novak Djokovic to challenge for Grand Slam titles over the next two years, despite firing a blank at Majors this year.

"Why not?! No one cheated the age, except maybe him. He’s certainly not happy with how it went here, but I’m sure he’ll be back, he always does," Gilbert said.

"If you had told me that he wouldn’t win any Grand Slam titles this year, I would have been shocked. I thought he would win two, maybe even more."

Victoria Azarenka has labeled Aryna Sabalenka the best player in the world this year - despite the Belarusian trailing Iga Swiatek in the live rankings.

Aryna Sabalenka has drawn comparisons with Serena Williams for her powerful play.

But John McEnroe does not think the Belarusian is on the same level as his fellow American.

“Sabalenka has improved her movement, but I don’t think that she is at the same level as Serena when she was at her best,” said McEnroe.

“Obviously, we are talking about two of the biggest hitters that have ever been in the women’s game, but I would take Serena to beat her still.

“I have a huge amount of respect for Sabalenka. She has improved her game and that is why she is finally winning majors and contending in every event she is in.”

Aryna Sabalenka has explained the heartwarming reason why her success is so special - because she wants to do her Dad's name proud.

She said: "Well, you know, after I lost my father, it's always been my goal to put our family name in the history of tennis.

"Every time I see my name on that trophy, I'm so proud of myself, I'm proud of my family that they never gave up on my dream and that they were doing everything they could to keep me going.

"So I had this opportunity in life. So it really means a lot. Yeah, it's been always my dream. I still kind of cannot believe that I was able to achieve, like me with my team, we were able to achieve so much already."

Aryna Sabalenka has shared the turning point in her US Open final win over Jessica Pegula.

"Well, yeah, it was very difficult match," she said in her post-match press conference. "She played really incredible tennis.

"Honestly, after me leading 3-Love I didn't really expect her to come back with such a high level. I'm really glad that I was able to hold my serve in that 5-3 down.

"Then to break her back, it gave me so much belief that I can close this match in two sets. So very difficult match, and super happy with the win."

Jessica Pegula has shared her thoughts after losing the US Open final. Speaking in her press conference, she said: "Yeah, super-tough match today. Obviously I would love to be in a third set right now, but I guess relatively speaking, happy that I was able to at least get my chances to win a set, considering I was down in the first and in the second.

"So was able to find some good tennis. Just wasn't quite able to sustain it. Yeah, congrats to her. I think she played some big tennis in some big moments."

Asked if she'd had chance to take in her achievement, she replied: "Probably not, because I'm just annoyed I lost right now. Everyone is like, Congrats, amazing tournament. I'm like, Eh, whatever. (Laughter.)

"I think maybe once I decompress a little bit, I'm sure I will be a little bit more appreciative and see all of that. At some point. I should probably do that at some point.

"Yeah, it's been kind of a crazy couple of days, so hopefully I'll get some time after this to kind of just relax and just, you know, look back at what I've been able to do the last month."

Aryna Sabalenka had the US Open fans in stitches with her response after Pegula joked that she wished Sabalenka would have given her at least one set.

"In that second set honestly I was just praying there. I was literally standing there, praying for getting this win and you’re talking about 'giving me one set,'" the Belarusian laughed.

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion!

She's beaten Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5 in the final on Arthur Ashe to break the home favourite's heart.

After heartache last year against Coco Gauff, she has done it.

Fifteen-year-old Brit Mika Stojsavljevic won the US Open girls' singles title on Saturday.

But she won't have any time to celebrate. The six-foot teenage is flying straight back home with the new school year getting underway.

Stojsavljevic attends school in Loughborough and is heading into her final year.

She said: "Yeah, I think I'm going back to school on Tuesday. I'm flying back tomorrow and then going back to school.

"Yeah, I'm definitely still in school, I have my GCSEs this year, and obviously it's important to get those done. Yeah, we'll see after that."

Aryna Sabalenka won a dramatic first set 7-5 against Jessica Pegula in the final.

The world No. 2 was broken when she served for it at 5-3.

But Pegula had to serve to stay in the set at 5-6. She saved the first four set points but finally succumbed when Sabalenka drew her in. The American struggled to chase down the ball and put it in the net, giving Sabalenka the set after exactly an hour.

Lewis Hamilton is in Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch Aryna Sabalenka take on Jessica Pegula in Saturday's final.

When cameras showed the Mercedes driver entering the US Open grounds, Sky Sports pundit Marion Bartoli let out an excited scream.

The 2013 Wimbledon champion added: "I have to find him, I have to find a way."

Jannik Sinner started dating WTA world No. 15 Anna Kalinskaya earlier this year. The Russian lost in the third round of the US Open but stayed in New York to cheer on her boyfriend, who is through to the final.

Kalinskaya previously dated Nick Kyrgios in early 2020 and the Australian addressed their history on Saturday, replying to an old photo of himself and Kalinskaya at an LA Lakers game.

"Second serve," he wrote, receiving a lot of backlash.

British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic was crowned the girls' singles champion at the US Open.

The 15-year-old beat No. 7 seed Wakana Sonobe 6-4 6-4.

Six-foot Stojsavljevic needed 85 minutes to get the job done.

She's the first British girl to win the junior title since Heather Watson in 2009.

Jack Draper reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open, losing to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

His mum Nicky booked a last-minute flight to be there for the biggest match of his career. Draper's dad Roger was also spotted in his box. And his brother Ben has been with him throughout the fortnight, as he is also Draper's agent.

After going out to Sinner, Draper paid tribute to his parents for making sacrifices for his career. "Yeah, family for me is the most important thing," he told Sky Sports.

"I’ve got a lot of support back home, having my mum there today, my brother, my dad even at the back of the box. It means the world to me. At the end of the day, being a tennis player, it’s about yourself out there but my parents they gave everything for me to be a tennis player.

"All the early mornings, late night, all the sacrifices from such a young age that I went through and that they went through. Hopefully they’re proud of me and seeing me succeed and seeing me on the biggest stages in the world is obviously an emotional moment for everyone."

Buffalo Bills players have sent messages of support to Jessica Pegula ahead of her maiden Grand Slam final.

Pegula's billionaire father Terry owns the NFL team.

And the Bills are all cheering her on as she prepares to face Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open.

The rain has cleared and play has now started on the outside courts.

The junior girls' final is underway almost an hour after they were due to start. Britain's Mika Stojsavljevic is in action against Wakana Sonobe.

The unseeded Brit has a 2-0 record against Sonobe at junior Grand Slams.

Teenage Brit Mika Stojsavljevic has been forced to wait to play her junior girls' final against Wakana Sonobe.

The rain is causing chaos in Flushing Meadows, with play postponed on the outside courts. Stojsavljevic will be in action on Court 12.

The weather also means that the roof is closed on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula will face off in the women's singles final.

Mika Stojsavljevic will contest the junior girls' final at 5pm UK time.

The 15-year-old takes on Wakan Sonobe as she bids to become the fourth Brit to win the junior title at the US Open.

Stojsavljevic is unseeded in the juniors draw. She beat No. 1 seed Emerson Jones in the third round.

Taylor Fritz will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Sunday's men's final at the US Open.

He is the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final since 2009 and the first to do so in Flushing Meadows since 2006.

And Fritz is confident he can become the first American man to lift a Major trophy since Andy Roddick in 2003.

After his five-set semi-final win, he declared: "I have a feeling I'm going to come out and play really well and win. When I play good tennis, I think that level is good enough to win."

Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula are the first male and female duo to make their respective US Open singles final since 2002.

Back then, it was an all-American affair in both of the finals, with Pete Sampras beating Andre Agassi and Serena Williams getting the better of Venus Williams.

Jack Draper has revealed the reason he threw up on-court during his US Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner.

Draper was knocked out at the last-four stage, but struggled with nausea during the match.

Speaking after the match he said: “Especially in these five-set matches that sort of anxiety and those feelings can build up.

"I think obviously it's a big occasion for me. I definitely felt, even though I generally feel pretty relaxed and stuff, I definitely felt more excited today, a few more nerves around.

“I'm definitely someone who is, I think, quite an anxious human being. I think when you add all that together sometimes I do feel a bit nausea on court, and I do feel a little bit sick when it gets tough."

Lyudmyla Kichenok received a heart-warming gift from fellow US Open star Jessica Pegula after the former revealed she skipped her wedding to compete at the tournament.

Kichenok won the women's doubles title alongside partner Jeļena Ostapenko on Friday, with the Ukrainian revealing post-match that she'd postponed her wedding to play in the semi-final days earlier.

Pegula noticed this and gifted Kichenok what looked like a bottle of champagne during her post-title celebration.

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Jannik Sinner has detailed his biggest weakness following his US Open semi-final win over Jack Draper.

Speaking post-match, Sinner said: "Going for sure on the net, you know, sometimes I miss some volleys. Shot selection sometimes is still, I feel like I can make it a little bit better.

"There are also some small things, the small details that makes a big difference in high level.

"For sure, me and my team, we know what we have to improve. Like, today maybe I should have gone maybe a little bit more on the net sometimes, and all this stuff.

"But, yeah, it takes time, it takes -- it's not like magic, no?"

Lyudmyla Kichenok was forced to miss her own wedding after reaching the semi-finals of the US Open women's doubles.

Speaking after she'd won the title with partner Jeļena Ostapenko, the Ukrainian said: "We had actually an appointment to get married this Wednesday but just because I was playing semi-finals."

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US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe has blamed his 'body shutting down' as the reason he lost Friday night's last-four clash against Taylor Fritz.

Speaking after the contest, he said: "I was the better player for sure tonight. In the fourth set, I just had some in-and-out cramps. I felt like my body just kind of shut down on me."

He continued: "Probably had a lot to do with nerves. I wasn't tired at all. The closest I was obviously when I played Alcaraz I was kind of hanging for dear life to go five. Here I was really in a position to win. I got ahead of myself and I promise it's not going to happen to me again."

Taylor Fritz couldn't hold back the tears following his US Open semi-final win against Frances Tiafoe.

Fritz twice trailed in sets to his fellow countryman, before fighting back and taking the final set 6-1.

He'll now face world No.1 Jannik Sinner in the US Open final on Sunday.

But speaking after the win, an emotional Fritz said: "I mean, it's, it's the reason why I do what I do. It's the reason why I work so hard. It's, I mean [tears up], I'm in the finals, the US Open."

Jannik Sinner is into yet another Grand Slam final, but the Italian did pick up a slight injury during his semi-final win over Jack Draper.

Going over on his wrist during a dramatic second set, an uncomfortable Sinner regularly received treatment for the problem thereafter.

But with less than 48 hours until his US Open final showpiece against Taylor Fritz, a worrying image of Sinner nursing his hurt wrist has emerged.

The world No.1 was seen tending to it with a hefty ice pack during his warm-down on Friday night.

Just two more Grand Slam days remain in 2024 as the tennis season edges closer to its conclusion.

We'll keep you across all the latest news from what promises to be another drama-filled day of action at the US Open in New York.