Taylor Fritz advances to second round at 2026 US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Fritz moved into the second round of the US Open after securing a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory against Darwin Blanch on Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The win marks a positive start for the 28-year-old at his home major as he attempts to end the American men's grand slam title drought dating back to 2003. Outside of tournament play, Fritz continues to face public speculation regarding his personal life following a breakup with Morgan Riddle. Reports have linked him to both actress Sydney Sweeney and Olivia Jade Giannulli. Fritz, who reached the 2024 US Open final, stated that winning a major title remains a primary career goal as top competitors like Jannik Sinner exit the draw.
- •Taylor Fritz defeated Darwin Blanch 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday.
- •The match took place on day three of the 2026 US Open.
- •Fritz previously lost the 2024 US Open final to Jannik Sinner.
- •Media coverage has linked Fritz to Sydney Sweeney and Olivia Jade Giannulli following a breakup.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor Fritz routs Mattia Bellucci to move into third round at US Open
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Taylor Fritz-Sydney Sweeney Rumor Drops After US Open First Round Win
"NEW YORK — Mattia Bellucci didn’t stand a chance. After making easy work of Darwin Blanch in the first round of the US Open, Taylor Fritz continued the trend with a convincing victory over the Italian in the second round Thursday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, victory lasted just an hour and 38 minutes under the scorching sun shining over USTA Billie Jean King National ...
"Taylor Fritz breezed into the second round of the US Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over fellow American Darwin Blanch on Tuesday. The post Taylor Fritz-Sydney Sweeney Rumor Drops After US Open First Round Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:03 PMTaylor Fritz routs Mattia Bellucci to move into third round at US Open
NEW YORK — Mattia Bellucci didn’t stand a chance. After making easy work of Darwin Blanch in the first round of the US Open, Taylor Fritz continued the trend with a convincing victory over the Italian in the second round Thursday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, victory lasted just an hour and 38 minutes under the scorching sun shining over USTA Billie Jean King National ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:44 AMTaylor Fritz-Sydney Sweeney Rumor Drops After US Open First Round Win
Taylor Fritz breezed into the second round of the US Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over fellow American Darwin Blanch on Tuesday. The post Taylor Fritz-Sydney Sweeney Rumor Drops After US Open First Round Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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