The US Open has reached an exhilarating quarter-final stage at Flushing Meadows, showcasing top young talents on Tuesday. The American contingent is well-represented with Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Emma Navarro advancing to this critical round.
In the men’s draw, Fritz is set to battle Alexander Zverev, while Tiafoe will face Grigor Dimitrov. The women’s quarter-finals feature Paula Badosa against Navarro, and Aryna Sabalenka going up against Zheng Qinwen.
Frances Tiafoe has entertained fans with his thrilling performances, notably in a five-set triumph over Ben Shelton and later dispatching Alexei Popyrin, who previously upset Novak Djokovic. As the 20th seed, Tiafoe is aiming to replicate his best Grand Slam run as he competes against the ninth-seeded Dimitrov.
Tiafoe made headlines last year by reaching the semi-finals, where he was eliminated by reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. He is also the first U.S. men’s player to achieve three consecutive quarter-final appearances at the US Open since Andy Roddick, the last American male to claim the title in 2003.
“I wanted to be part of that and it brings out the best in me,” Tiafoe remarked about competing at Arthur Ashe Stadium, a venue that has witnessed legendary matches.
As for Grigor Dimitrov, he successfully halted sixth seed Andrey Rublev’s comeback attempts, marking his return to the US Open quarter-finals for the first time since 2019.
In women’s action, Emma Navarro made waves by reaching the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for only the second time in her career and the first time at the US Open, following her standout victory over defending champion Coco Gauff. “This is the city I was born in, and it feels so special to be playing here,” Navarro expressed, highlighting the significance of her achievement.
Order of Play (all times UK)
Arthur Ashe Stadium
- 5pm: Paula Badosa (Esp) (26) vs Emma Navarro (USA) (13)
- 6pm: Taylor Fritz (USA) (12) vs Alexander Zverev (Ger) (4)
- 12am: Zheng Qinwen (Chi) (7) vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)
- Grigor Dimitrov (Bul) (9) vs Frances Tiafoe (USA) (20)
