The business end of the US Open began with commanding performances from two of the tournament’s biggest names, as Taylor Fritz and Novak Djokovic powered into the next round with straight-sets victories on Day 9.
4th seed Taylor Fritz continued his impressive run in New York, sweeping aside Czech player Tomáš Macháč with a clinical 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win. The American, who has been in top form throughout the summer, relied on his booming serve and flat, penetrating groundstrokes to dictate play. Fritz never allowed Macháč to settle, breaking serve at key moments to secure his place in the quarterfinals without being pushed to the limit.
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, also looked in imperious form as he dispatched Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. The Serbian star dominated with trademark precision, moving Struff around the court and capitalizing on unforced errors. Djokovic’s victory reinforced his status as the clear favorite to reclaim the US Open crown, extending his remarkable record of deep runs at Flushing Meadows.
For Fritz, the win marks another significant step in his quest to become the first American man to lift the US Open trophy since Andy Roddick in 2003. For Djokovic, it was business as usual—controlled, efficient, and ruthless. With both stars advancing in style, the stage is set for thrilling quarterfinal clashes as the men’s draw narrows to its elite contenders.
