US Open Showdown: Can Fritz Shock the World and Defeat Sinner for the 2024 Title

**Fritz vs. Sinner: Who Will Win the 2024 US Open Men’s Final?**

 

On Sunday, Taylor Fritz will take on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the US Open men’s final at 2 p.m. ET (ABC; ESPN+). Sinner, who claimed the Australian Open title earlier this year, comes into the match as the favorite, while Fritz is competing in his first-ever Grand Slam final. Can Fritz pull off the upset? Here’s what the experts say.

 

**How Can Fritz Beat Sinner?**

 

**Brad Gilbert:** Fritz needs to serve exceptionally well and take risks on his second serve. He has to use his forehand to control rallies and be bold in neutral exchanges.

 

**D’Arcy Maine:** Fritz has to play the match of his life—no exaggeration. His resilience in the five-set win over Frances Tiafoe shows his mental strength. However, Sinner, the top hard-court player right now, leaves no room for error. Fritz needs his serve, movement, and hitting to be flawless.

 

**Bill Connelly:** Fritz has to improve his return game. While he’s beaten Sinner in the past, the Italian’s serve has become a major weapon. Fritz must take every break opportunity he gets or bank on winning tiebreaks, something Sinner rarely loses.

 

**Ohm Youngmisuk:** After an emotional five-setter against Tiafoe, Fritz must serve his best to outlast Sinner physically. He needs to stay focused and aggressive, keep Sinner from getting comfortable, and get the crowd behind him.

 

**How Can Sinner Beat Fritz?**

 

**Brad Gilbert:** Sinner should focus on his first-serve accuracy to dominate rallies. He also needs to maintain control of the court and make improvements in returning second serves.

 

**D’Arcy Maine:** Despite the pressure of his positive drug test controversy earlier this year, Sinner has been dominant throughout the tournament. His forehand is unmatched, and while the crowd will be on Fritz’s side, Sinner has shown he can stay composed under pressure. He’s a much-improved player since his last meeting with Fritz at Indian Wells in 2023.

 

**Bill Connelly:** Sinner needs to grind. Fritz has made great strides in crafting a near-perfect game but still struggles in longer points. Sinner’s ability to endure in rallies, combined with his powerful shots, makes him tough to beat.

 

**Ohm Youngmisuk:** If Sinner’s wrist holds up after his semifinal spill, he’ll be extremely difficult to stop. He’s one of the best ball strikers in the game and has been in dominant form, though the Arthur Ashe crowd will be pulling hard for Fritz to become the first American to win the US Open since 2003.

 

**Who Will Win?**

 

**D’Arcy Maine:** Sinner in four sets. Fritz may feel the pressure of ending the 21-year American Grand Slam title drought, and against Sinner, there’s little room for error.

 

**Bill Connelly:** Sinner in four sets. He’s in top form, combining power and resilience, and seems prepared to handle a partisan crowd.

 

**Ohm Youngmisuk:** If Sinner can keep the crowd from rattling him, he should add the US Open title to his Australian Open win, joining legends like Federer and Djokovic in winning both titles in the same year. This would also cement his status as the best player of 2024.