Taylor Fritz said he was "sorry" he could not provide home victory in the US Open after losing in straight sets to world number one Jannik Sinner in the final. (Full Coverage | More Tennis News)
It has been 21 years since an American claimed the US Open🍰 title when Andy Roddick won in straight sets in 2003 against Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Fritz became the first American to reach the final since Roddick lost to Roger Federer in 2006, ღafter beating Frances Tiaꦦfoe in the semi-finals.
He also registered impressive victories against Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud on his route to the final.
Yet he came up short against the reigning Australian Open champion, losing 6-3 6-4 7-5 in𝕴 the final in front of a home crowd at Flushing Meadows.
"Thanks to the fans.ౠ Being an American a꧂t the US Open is incredible, feeling the love all week," said Fritz after the final.
"I know we've been waiting for a champion for a long time, so I'm sorry I co🍌uldn't get it done this time, but I'm going to keep working and, hopefully, the next tim🌠e."
Fritz became the second-oldest American (26 years and 313 d🏅ays) in the Open era to reach a maiden men's singles final at a grand slam.
"It's been an amazing two weeks and congrats to Jannik, he played a great match. It was 🔴really impressive, he was too good," he ꦉadded.
