{"id":94858,"date":"2025-08-19T17:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/94858\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T17:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:47:12","slug":"my-us-open-taylor-fritz-atp-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/94858\/","title":{"rendered":"My US Open: Taylor Fritz | ATP Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

My US Open
\n My US Open: Taylor Fritz<\/p>\n

American No. 1 discusses his fondest memories at Flushing Meadows<\/p>\n

August 18, 2025<\/p>\n

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Jamie Squire\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Taylor Fritz reached the final at the US Open in 2024.
\n By ATP Staff<\/p>\n

As the American No. 1, Taylor Fritz<\/a> has built a strong bond with the US Open<\/a> over the years.<\/p>\n

The California native made his main-draw debut at Flushing Meadows in 2016 and produced an awe-inspiring run to last year\u2019s final before falling to the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Jannik Sinner<\/a>. From early childhood memories to his career-best performance in 2024, Fritz caught up with ATPTour.com to discuss what makes the US Open so special to him.<\/p>\n

Read more US Open insights and memories from ATP Tour stars in our \u2018My US Open\u2019 series<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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What was your first memory of watching the US Open as a kid?
It was watching my mom play the senior doubles. I would go to the US Open when I was really young because my mom would play the seniors.<\/p>\n

What are your first memories of playing there yourself?
\nIt was the juniors for me. I got a wild card into the qualifying of the juniors and I was so pumped to play. I was nervous because I hadn\u2019t played a lot of world events, with players from other countries, so I thought the guys I was going to play against would be the best players ever. I was hoping not to get beaten really badly.<\/p>\n

Outside of Arthur Ashe<\/a> Stadium, which court do you prefer to play on?
\nLouis Armstrong Stadium, for sure. Armstrong just feels like my court.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best match you\u2019ve played at the US Open?
\nIt\u2019s tough to say because I don\u2019t feel like I ever played a match at the Open where I played out of my mind. I think I played really well against [Matteo] Berrettini in the second round last year. That was one of the best matches I played.<\/p>\n

You May Also Like: Fritz says Grand Slam final run is \u2018repeatable\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

What were your first impressions of the US Open as a player?
\nI remember how crowded everything was, because early in the tournament when everyone is there, it can get super crowded in the player\u2019s area. I was just so happy to be there. I remember how packed it was on the side courts with the big stands, like Court 12 or Court 7. It was really cool.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on New York City?
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\nI have never really loved the city, but I have come to enjoy it for the two weeks that we are there, that\u2019s perfect. The time we are there for the Open is a great time to be in the city.<\/p>\n

What does a day off in the city look like?
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\nI would probably rather stay in, chill and play video games, but if I was going to go out and do something I would bike around Central Park.<\/p>\n

Is there anything you associate with the US Open?
\nHoney Deuce [cocktails], that\u2019s the big thing at the Open.<\/p>\n

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