The round of 16 match of US Open 2023 between Dominic Stricker and Taylor Fritzwill take place on September 4.
Dominic Stricker’s debut in the US Open main draw saw him reach the round of 16, a feat that doesn’t come as a complete surprise given his evident talent. What truly stands out is how he achieved it, winning six consecutive matches as a qualifier, including grueling back-to-back five-set victories against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Benjamin Bonzi. Stricker’s journey makes him the first Swiss player to reach the second week of a Grand Slam since Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2021. This remarkable performance guarantees him a spot in the top 100 rankings by the tournament’s end, a goal he narrowly missed earlier this year. Before facing Tsitsipas, Stricker had never beaten a top-10 player. Now, he aims to reach the quarterfinals for the first time on the main tour since mid-2021 when he did so in Geneva and Stuttgart.
Taylor Fritz enjoyed a strong start at the US Open, winning nine consecutive sets against Steve Johnson, Juan Pablo Varillas, and Jakub Mensik. Impressively, he didn’t let his opponents win more than two games in any set. This marks his best result at his home slam and his third appearance in the second week of a Grand Slam, a feat he achieved last year. Fritz’s advantageous position in New York is accentuated by his next opponent’s exhausting journey, spending over 16 hours on court to reach the round of 16, compared to Fritz’s swift progress. Fritz is renowned for his excellence on American hard courts, which has bolstered his top-10 ranking. Leading up to the US Open, he shone in seven USA hardcourt tournaments this year, securing titles in Delray Beach and Atlanta.
| Dominic Stricker vs Taylor Fritz | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 4, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | US Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 2:30 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Bonzi | 2-6, 7-5, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 (W) |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 7-5, 6-7, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Alexei Popyrin | 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Thiago Agustin Tirante | 6-2, 6-3 (W) |
| Pablo Llamas Ruiz | 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jakub Mensik | 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 (W) |
| Juan Pablo Varillas | 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 (W) |
| Steve Johnson | 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 (W) |
| Novak Djokovic | 0-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Dusan Lajovic | 5-0 (retired) (W) |
With a head-to-head record of 0-0, Dominic Stricker can push for tiebreaks and keep things competitive in a set or two. However, it’s anticipated that Taylor Fritz will eventually find a way to overcome his tired opponent.
The round of 16 match of US Open 2023 between Dominic Stricker and Taylor Fritz will take place on September 4.
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