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Taylor Fritz advances to second round at 2026 US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:44 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Taylor Fritz advances to second round at 2026 US Open

Summary

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.

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•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.

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6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Taylor Fritz-Sydney Sweeney Rumor Drops After US Open First Round Win

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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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