Taylor Fritz (USA, No. 9 seed) reaches the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Men's Singles (by September 9, 2026, confirmed by USTA or ATP)
Miss
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Published on 3. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Fritz is in top form: R1 dominant 6-3 6-2 6-4 win over Blanch (49/54 first-serve points), R2 win over Bellucci with 11 aces and 100% service games held. With Djokovic (R1 loss to Navone) and Sinner (withdrew injured) out, the upper draw is wide open. Fritz reached an ATP-1000 final on hard courts in 2025. Aggregated bookmaker odds imply ~62% for QF. No direct Polymarket contract.
Data basis for this prediction
- Tennis.com: Fritz R2-Sieg vs. Bellucci — 11 Asse, 100 % Service-Spiele (3. Sep 2026)
- CBS Sports: Djokovic R1-Niederlage vs. Navone — erstes Grand-Slam-Erstrunden-Aus (3. Sep 2026)
- NBC Sports: Sinner-Rücktritt wegen Knieverletzung — Draw völlig offen (vor Turnierbeginn)
Verdict: Miss
Taylor Fritz schied in der 4. Runde (Achtelfinale) aus, nicht im Viertelfinale. Francisco Cerundolo besiegte ihn nach einem Fünf-Satz-Krimi mit 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, nachdem Fritz bereits mit 2:0 Sätzen geführt hatte. Quellen: ATP Tour (https://www.atptour.com/en/news/fritz-cerundolo-us-open-2026-saturday), ESPN (https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49839555/taylor-fritz-blows-2-set-lead-falls-francisco-cerundolo-us-open).
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Mercedes leads the constructors' standings with 630 points over Ferrari (504) by a 126-point margin (as of Nov 8, 2026; source: grandepremio.com / skysports.com). According to grandepremio.com, the Las Vegas GP (Nov 20–22) is the earliest possible race for a mathematical title decision: a lead of ≥86 points after the race would clinch the constructors' title early. With four remaining races (Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar, Abu Dhabi) and this cushion, even a mediocre Las Vegas result suffices. Bookmaker odds imply >85% for Mercedes' 2026 constructors' title. Verification by FIA or Formula1.com by November 22, 2026.
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Gane (former UFC interim heavyweight champion, ranked #3) faces challenger Hokit (9-1) in the UFC 334 main event. Bookmaker odds imply ~80% for Gane. His kickboxing reach, superior MMA IQ, and championship-level experience favor him clearly. The bout takes place on November 14, 2026 at Madison Square Garden; confirmed by UFC.com, ESPN MMA, and scores24.live.
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