Jack Draper, the 25th seed, defeated 10th seed Alex de Minaur in straight sets to advance to the US Open semifinals, becoming the first British man to reach this stage since Andy Murray in 2012. Draper’s victory fuels hopes for a first British men’s Grand Slam singles title since Murray’s Wimbledon win in 2016.
American Jessica Pegula delivered a shock upset, defeating world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach her first ever US Open semifinal. Pegula’s victory was fueled by a strong performance from the baseline and Swiatek’s uncharacteristic struggles with her serve and unforced errors.
Jack Draper became the first British man to reach the US Open semifinals since 2012, defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets. Meanwhile, Karolina Muchova overcame a bug to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia and advance to the semifinals for the second year in a row.
Karolina Muchova, playing in just her sixth tournament since wrist surgery, overcame hip discomfort and a resilient Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the US Open semifinals for the second consecutive year. Muchova’s powerful backhand slice and strong serving proved decisive in the 6-1, 6-4 victory.
Jannik Sinner seeks a breakthrough US Open semifinal appearance while Iga Swiatek faces a determined American challenge. The men’s draw sees a potential clash of titans with Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner vying for a spot in the final four, while the women’s side features a showdown between world No. 1 Swiatek and the resilient Jessica Pegula.
Frances Tiafoe, set to face Taylor Fritz in an all-American US Open semifinal, believes the era of unbeatable tennis stars is over. The 20th seed, who reached the semifinals in 2022, is enjoying the new landscape of unpredictability that has seen top players like Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Federer fall short of expectations. Tiafoe and Fritz will make history as the first American men to clash in a US Open semifinal since 2005, adding to the excitement of this year’s tournament.
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.
Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi were eliminated from the US Open 2024 mixed doubles competition after falling to the American duo of Donald Young and Taylor Townsend in the semifinals. Townsend and Young, who is retiring after the tournament, advanced to the final where they’ll face the No. 3 seeded Italians, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the US Open, securing her fourth consecutive semifinal appearance with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Zheng Qinwen. Sabalenka’s powerful forehand and consistent pressure overwhelmed the seventh seed, who struggled with her serve and unforced errors. Sabalenka will face American Emma Navarro next, a player she has faced before with mixed results.
American Taylor Fritz overcame a tough battle against fourth-seed Alexander Zverev to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time. The victory fuels hopes for a US men’s champion at Flushing Meadows, a feat not achieved since Andy Roddick in 2003. Fritz, the 12th seed, took the match in a thrilling four-set contest, overcoming Zverev’s fightback attempts to secure a historic win.
