Fritz, Tiafoe lead American charge into US Open second round

Both players are bidding to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title in 20 years.

American Taylor Fritz cruised into the second round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 win over compatriot Steve Johnson.

There have been 78 consecutive Grand Slams played since Andy Roddick won the 2003 US Open, and hopes that an American man can snap that title drought at one of the sport’s blue-riband events have fallen largely on the shoulders of Fritz and Tiafoe. “Last year going out in the first round, a lot of pressure coming back to not let it happen again so I’m just really happy with how I handled myself. I was calm and I thought I played a really good match,” said Fritz.“As much as I do care I also have to try to not care too much and I’ll play my best tennis.”

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