Frances Tiafoe advanced to the US Open semifinals for the second time in three years after his opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, was forced to retire due to a leg injury. Tiafoe will now face fellow American Taylor Fritz in an all-American clash, with both players aiming to end a 21-year drought for US men’s singles champions at the tournament.
Results for: Grigor Dimitrov
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov overcame a fierce comeback attempt from Andrey Rublev, the sixth seed, to secure his first US Open quarterfinal appearance since 2019. Dimitrov’s consistent play and powerful serving ultimately prevailed in a dramatic five-set encounter.