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US Open men's semifinals: Live updates as Jannik Sinner faces Jack Draper for a place in the final in New York

The 2024 US Open men's and women's singles have produced some surprises at the end, with new names going deep and reaching the semifinals. In the women's event, Jessica Pegula, who is in her first Grand Slam final, will face Aryna Sabalekena for the title on Saturday, and the men's tournament will also see an American player in a major final for the first time.

First, however, world number one and 2024 Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner will face Briton Jack Draper, who is enjoying the best Grand Slam run of his career. Draper made it to the fourth round of last year's US Open, where he was knocked out by Andrey Rublev. If he can win the title, Sinner would become the first Italian to win two Grand Slams in the same season.

The second semifinal pits two Americans against each other: Taylor Fritz (number 12) and Frances Tiafoe (number 20). Fritz is in the semifinals of the US Open – and of all Grand Slam tournaments – for the first time, while Tiafoe has made it to the last four in New York for the second time. In 2022, he was eliminated in a five-set thriller by eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz. Both faced top-10 players in the quarterfinals, with Fritz defeating number 4 seed Alexander Zverev and Tiafoe knocking out number 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov.

Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium | New York, NY
TV channels: ESPN
Electricity: Fubo, ESPN+

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Live25 updates

  • Sinner wins the next game to even the score, but Draper fights through and wins the next one.

    Sinners 7 3

    Drapers 5 4

  • Draper initially takes the lead, but then weakens and allows Sinner to catch up. Sinner wastes a break point, allowing Draper to hit back and secure the lead and thus the game.

    Sinners 7 2

    Drapers 5 3

  • It doesn't take Sinner long to bring you back.

    Sinners 7 2

    Drapers 5 2

  • It looks like another close set as Sinner and Draper continue to battle for the win. The third game is tied at 40-40 and Draper initially has the advantage with a strong point, but Sinner pulls off a nifty return to level the game. Draper is able to convert his third break point and take the win.

    So far it looks tight again. Get ready for another long sentence.

    Sinners 7 1

    Drapers 5 2

  • Sinner hits serve clock

    The service clock didn't play a big role in this tournament, but Jannik Sinner exceeded the 25-second limit. He apologized, and in the end it didn't seem to matter, as he then served an ace.

  • Seal is cooler than all of us

    No one in Arthur Ashe Stadium looks cooler on Friday – even in 80-degree heat – than Seal.

  • Sinner wins the first set 7:5

    Draper fought back and made it 6-5 in the first set. But Sinner took advantage of some smooth returns from Draper and won the last two points. And quickly, too, because the first set lasted less than an hour.

  • It's very humid in Queens and Jack Draper has changed his shirt before attempting to force a tiebreak. But that doesn't help him get off to a good start, as Sinner starts with an ace and quickly goes 30-0.

  • Sinner and Draper are quickly tied at 40-40. Sinner gets the upper hand twice, but loses it both times, giving Draper a possible advantage. On the third attempt, however, Sinner was able to break the tie and win his sixth game.

    Sinner 6

    Drapers 5

  • Sinner holds and equalizes the first set with an ace.

    Sinner 5

    Drapers 5

  • With a strong ninth game, Draper moves closer to winning the first set, landing a beautiful shot on the other side of the line.

    Sinner 4

    Drapers 5

  • Draper saved the eighth game after Sinner sent one into the net.

    Sinner 4

    Drapers 4

  • Sinner creates the first break point of the game and takes the lead for the first time.

    Sinner 4

    Drapers 3

  • The opening set starts back and forth, and Sinner takes the game and closes it with a forehand winner.

    Sinner 3

    Drapers 3

  • Draper dominates the fifth game and makes short work of Sinner to take the lead in the first set.

    Sinner 2

    Drapers 3

  • So far, it's closer than some might have expected. Sinner wins the next game, but Draper gets an ace and wins a couple of key rallies to win the next one.

    Sinner 1

    Drappers 2

  • Draper shows signs of nervousness early on, double faulting to give Sinner the lead, but comes back from behind to win the first game.

    Sinner 0

    Drappers 1

  • The fight between Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper is currently underway, with Draper serving first.

  • Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner are eliminated before the semi-finals

  • In an interview before the match, Draper admitted that it would likely be a “tough fight.” Sinner reiterated that he hoped it would be a good match.

    “This is what we all train for,” Sinner said, calling it “a special occasion.”

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