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Cerundolo stuns Fritz, ending five Americans’ U.S. Open run

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Taylor Fritz lost to Francisco Cerundolo in five sets at the U.S. Open.
Cerundolo rallied from two sets down, winning 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Fritz said he did not know how he allowed the comeback.
His loss stopped five American men from reaching the round of 16, a first since 1994.

History

Historical Context

At the 1994 US Open—the tournament’s 114th edition held from August 29 to September 11 at the USTA National Tennis Center—American players competed. In contrast, after Taylor Fritz’s five-set loss this year, only four U.S. men remain in the round of 16, underscoring a perceived decline in U.S. men’s depth compared with the 1994 benchmark.

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Story summary

Taylor Fritz lost to Francisco Cerundolo in five sets at the U.S. Open.
Cerundolo rallied from two sets down, winning 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Fritz said he did not know how he allowed the comeback.
His loss stopped five American men from reaching the round of 16, a first since 1994.

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