Fritz Taylor vs Bellucci Mattia preview
Taylor Fritz faces Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the 2026 US Open on September 3, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. Fritz, the tournament’s ninth seed, advanced to this stage after defeating Darwin Blanch in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. During that opening match, Fritz recorded 14 aces and maintained high efficiency on his first serve. He enters this contest with a 31-15 record for the 2026 season, including a 20-10 mark on hard courts.
Mattia Bellucci also reached this second-round encounter by winning his opening match in straight sets. This match marks the second career meeting between the two players. Their previous encounter occurred earlier in 2026 at The BOSS Open, where Fritz won a three-set quarterfinal match by a score of 5-7, 7-5, 7-5. While Fritz has reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon this year, he is seeking to improve upon his recent Grand Slam results. Bellucci, meanwhile, aims to secure his longest run at the US Open to date.