Fritz can't believe it: "It's the dream of a lifetime".
At the age of 26, Taylor Fritz is about to experience a very important moment in his professional career: he's about to play in his first Major final, and what's more, on home soil in New York.
After a long struggle with Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals, the world number 12 showed rare resilience to come through in 5 sets and just over 3 hours (4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1).
Questioned in the press conference, Fritz spoke of the emotion he felt after qualifying: "I don't think I really understood.
It struck me when Eubanks (who interviewed him on court) said I was in the final and the crowd cheered.
That's kind of how I am, I'm more emotional when I'm happy.
When I'm really happy, I cry when films end well, not when they're sad.
So yes, it's just joy.
It's a lifelong dream come true, something I've worked for all my life to be in this position.
I think just realizing it moved me a little bit."
