American hopeful Taylor Fritz has his work cut out for him in the US Open men’s final, facing Jannik Sinner.
The pregame narrative: An American man hasn’t won the US Open since Andy Roddick took home the title in 2003. Unfortunately for Americans everywhere, I don’t expect Fritz to snap the slump on Sunday. Instead, I’m betting on Sinner to cruise to a straight sets victory.
Check out our Sinner vs. Fritz odds and best bet for their US Open men’s final match on September 8.
Sinner vs. Fritz US Open men’s final odds
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Best Bet: Sinner -2.5 sets (+180)
Beating Sinner in a set — let alone a match — has been a tall task for anyone on the hardcourts in 2024.
He’s an otherworldly 34-2 on the surface this year, winning 19 of his last 20 matches on the hardcourts. Four of his six wins at Flushing Meadows have come via straight sets, including his semifinal victory over Jack Draper.
Fritz has obviously impressed at the US Open, advancing to the final while beating some impressive opponents. He topped Frances Tiafoe, Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud in his last three matches, beating a trio of top-20 competitors.
But those matches certainly took a lot out of Fritz.
His last match, specifically, was an exhausting affair. He needed five sets to down fellow countryman Tiafoe in Friday’s night session.
Sinner’s all-around prowess figures to put a lot of pressure on Fritz, who certainly isn’t as experienced as the Italian when it comes to working deep into Grand Slams.
Sinner ranks first among all ATP competitors in percentage of serving games won and on the hardcourts over the last 52 weeks (91.5%), according to ATPtour.com.
He’s also fifth in return games won on this surface (26.8%), making him the only competitor Fritz has played who ranks inside the top 10 of this category.
Sinner’s return game should neutralize Frtiz’s heavy serve and guide him to a comfortable win.
Key stat: 19 of Sinner’s last 26 wins on the hardcourts have come via straight sets.
Picks made at 11:29 a.m. ET on 09/07/2024.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.