why do two American men in the US Open semi-finals matter so much Francis tafo and Taylor Fritz are set for a historic showdown in the US Open semi-finals it's the first time since 2005 that two American men will face off at this stage with the last American Grand Slam singles Champion being Andy rodic back in 2003 this match is Monumental TFO Advanced after Gregor demitro retired due to injury while Fritz outplayed Alexander Zev in four sets Fritz leads their head-to-head six one most recently winning in AAP but stats aside this Clash represents a Revival in American men's tennis the winner faces either janx CER or Daniel Medvedev in the final but for now all eyes are on this All-American battle can tifo turn the tide against fritz or will Fritz's dominance continue stay tuned because this is more than just a match it's a moment in tennis history who will rise to the occasion let's find out together