US Open men’s final LIVE: UK start time, schedule and how to follow – Jannik Sinner takes on Taylor Fritz in New York showpiece
The US Open men’s singles final is set to take place this evening and a new champion will be crowned in Flushing Meadows.
Last year’s winner Novak Djokovic made a shock third-round exit which means he will have to surrender his title this time around.
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Djokovic’s elimination came after Carlos Alcaraz also made an unexpected exit, with the world’s two best tennis superstars being sent home early.
It leaves World No.1 Jannik Sinner to take on Taylor Fritz.
British star Jack Draper made it to the semi-finals, but after being sick on court, he was knocked out by Sinner in straight sets, losing 7-5, 7-6, 6-2.
Meanwhile, in the all-American encounter, Fritz beat Frances Tiafoe in five sets.
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The final scorecard from that epic encounter read 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, with Fritz finishing very strongly to set up an incredible final against Sinner.
US Open men’s final: Date and how to follow
The US Open men’s final will take place on Sunday, September 8.
It will be held at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Bille Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
The match is expected to get going at 7pm UK time.
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The final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports Main Event.
Fans can also tune in online via Sky Go or via the app on mobile and tablet devices.
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Recent US Open winners
- 2023: Novak Djokovic
- 2022: Carlos Alcaraz
- 2021: Daniil Medvedev
- 2020: Dominic Thiem
- 2019: Rafael Nadal
- 2018: Novak Djokovic
- 2017: Rafael Nadal
- 2016: Stan Wawrinka
- 2015: Novak Djokovic
- 2014: Marin Cilic
US Open men’s final: Schedule
Quarter-finals
- Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev - 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4
- Jack Draper beat Alex De Minaur - 6-3, 7-5, 6-2
- Taylor Fritz beat Alexander Zverev - 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6
- Francis Tiafoe beat Grigor Dimitrov - 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 4-1 (retired)
Semi-finals
- Jannik Sinner beat Jack Draper - 7-5, 7-6, 6-2
- Taylor Fritz beat Frances Tiafoe - 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
Final
- Sinner vs Fritz
US Open men's final: New era?
From the golden age in men's singles tennis, Djokovic is the only man left, but he's starting to show a few signs of decline.
2024 marks the first year since 2017 when he didn't win a grand slam.
So, the pathway to the next generation is opening up.
Carlos Alcaraz leads the way in that pack, but Sinner also has a grand slam to his name, and he can make it two in a year here.
Meanwhile, Fritz will be looking to join this new pack of men's singles players winning major titles, so it does feel like we are on the cusp of another great era of men's tennis.
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US Open men’s final: What has been said?
Sinner understands that he will have a partisan crowd against him as he faces home favourite Fritz at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"Being in America for sure, the crowd will be a little bit more on his side," he said.
"But it's normal. It's like when I play in Italy, so I'm going to accept that."
Fritz didn't focus solely on the crowd factor in his pre-match interview and instead believed he will win if he hits his top levels.
He said: “I’ve always enjoyed playing him. To be honest, I don’t think that I’m going to be put in a more stressful situation than I was today [against Tiafoe] than playing in a final.
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“I think today was much more stressful than me playing the final. I just feel good.
“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.”
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