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Fritz cruises past teenage compatriot Blanch in easy US Open opener

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Taylor Fritz defeated fellow American Darwin Blanch 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the second round of the U.S. Open.
  • Fritz hit 14 aces and faced only two break points against the 18-year-old wildcard at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • The 2024 finalist will next play either Italy’s Mattia Bellucci or Hungary’s Zsombor Piros.

Taylor Fritz made a smooth start to his U.S. Open campaign, using his powerful serve to beat fellow American Darwin Blanch 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 2024 finalist hit 14 aces and quickly took control against the 18-year-old wildcard. He dropped only one first-serve point in the opening set and broke in the sixth game.

It's never easy to come out and play another young American.

— Taylor FritzFritz described the challenge of facing fellow American teenager Darwin Blanch in the opening round.

Fritz broke twice in the second set as errors mounted for Blanch on his Flushing Meadows debut. In the third, Blanch sent a shot long on break point in the opening game, while Fritz saved the only two break points he faced with an ace and a strong backhand.

He closed out the match with an unreturnable serve. Fritz will next face either Italy’s Mattia Bellucci or Hungary’s Zsombor Piros, while the home crowd celebrated another American win after Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton also prevailed on Monday night.

He gave me a lot of opportunities with some doubles, with some second serves.

— Taylor FritzFritz assessed the openings Blanch gave him during the match.
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