For the first time in over two decades, an American man and an American woman will compete in the U.S. Open singles finals.
On Friday night, outside Arthur Ashe Stadium, dozens of tennis fans gathered to watch the all-American men’s semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz on a big screen. Many didn’t have tickets to be inside, but they were content just to be part of the atmosphere.
Fans at the U.S. Open have been buzzing with excitement this week, thrilled that both an American man and an American woman will play in the singles finals for the first time in more than twenty years.
Jessica Pegula will face Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final on Saturday afternoon, while Taylor Fritz will battle Jannik Sinner for the men’s title on Sunday.
With American players guaranteed in the finals, the grounds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens have felt almost like the Fourth of July. Fans have been cheering louder than usual for American players, flocking to practices to catch a glimpse of their favorites, and draping themselves in red, white, and blue.
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