By doing so, he became the first American man to make the US Open semifinals since Andy Roddick in 2006, as well as the first African-American man to make the tournament's semifinals since Arthur Ashe in 1972.

Tiafoe took down Andrey Rublev in straight sets during Wednesday's quarterfinal round. Tiafoe hoped to end a long drought for the U.S., as American men had gone 74 consecutive majors without a title - the longest losing streak in the country's tennis history. Even Coco Gauff couldn't stop watching. Alcaraz then beat Frances Tiafoe on Friday in the semifinals. It was a long night, but it was worth every second. ET, breaking the record for the latest finish in US Open history. The match lasted five hours and fifteen minutes and did not wrap up until 2:50 a.m. 3 seed, took down 21-year-old Jannik Sinner in an intense five-set match during Wednesday's quarterfinal. The 19-year-old Alcaraz has a chance to become the first teenager to win a men's Grand Slam since Rafael Nadal in 2005. 1 spot is Carlos Alcaraz, who Ruud will meet in Sunday's final.

Another player who could still take that No. 1 world ranking next week, which would be a career-high for him. The 23-year-old from Norway has a chance at taking the No. He was permitted to travel to Melbourne in January and won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title, tying Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam wins.The 2022 US Open is upon us, and while this year's tournament is missing a few stars, there is no shortage of interesting storylines to follow in Flushing Meadows.Ĭasper Ruud was the first player to earn a ticket to the men's final round after taking down Karen Khachanov 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 on Friday. The Indian Wells draw takes place on Monday and Djokovic, competing at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week, said: 'If I'm not allowed I'm going to pull out, of course, before the draw.' Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said in January it would be a 'disgrace' if Djokovic was not allowed to compete in the US this year. 'The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami.'ĭjokovic, who also missed last year's Australian Open and was deported from the country because of his vaccination status, has said he would skip Grand Slams rather than have a Covid shot. In a tweet, the US Open said: external-link 'Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. Indian Wells and the Miami Open - two of the most prestigious tournaments on the tennis calendar outside the Grand Slams - start on 6 and 20 March respectively. The US requires international visitors to be vaccinated and proof will be required until at least 10 April.ĭjokovic missed last year's US Open because of his vaccination status.

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