Taylor Fritz wins US Open match while Flavio Cobolli rallies
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Taylor Fritz continued his US Open campaign on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory against 18-year-old Darwin Blanch. The American No. 9 seed controlled the match from the start, securing his progression in the tournament. In other action, No. 5 seed Flavio Cobolli secured a victory by overcoming a two-set deficit. This result marks the first time Cobolli has successfully recovered from a two-set disadvantage in a major championship match. Both players now advance further into the tournament bracket following these outcomes.
- •Taylor Fritz defeated Darwin Blanch in straight sets.
- •Flavio Cobolli won his first major match after trailing by two sets.
- •Fritz is currently seeded No. 9 at the US Open.
- •Cobolli entered the tournament as the No. 5 seed.
- 10:42 PMESPN Tennis — Fritz cruises at US Open; Cobolli avoids upset in 5
"Taylor Fritz, the American No. 9 seed, defeated 18-year-old countryman Darwin Blanch in straight sets Tuesday at the US Open. Meanwhile, No. 5 seed Flavio Cobolli won his first major match when trailing by two sets.
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