Taylor Fritz started his 2025 U.S. Open this afternoon, playing his first round against Emilio Nava at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Last year's runner-up Fritz, hoping to have an in-depth run at Flushing Meadows and stand out in the year, has already played in the Grand Slam semifinals.
Fritz won two pasture titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne, reaching the year's “Fresh Open Fresh” title. He is now looking for a big victory.
Nava, ranked 101st in the world, has shown courage and upward momentum this year with three Challenger Champions and impressive performances in 1,000 draws.
The 23-year-old will play more in-depth this year, ranking fourth in the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open this summer. It was at the 2025 Cincinnati Open where he fell on his opponent Fritz in the fourth round.
Nava-Fritz is facing the front
Fritz led 2-0, with a blunt victory in Miami in 2023 and this month in Cincinnati.
prophecy
Fritz straight set. Nava's rise and challenger success are well known, but Fritz's proven Grand Slam genealogy and consistency make him a company's favorite. Expect Nava challenge (but won't surpass), an experienced contender, just like their match in Cincinnati.
How to watch Emilio Nava vs. Taylor Fritz
The Emilio Nava – Taylor Fritz match is expected to be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center around 1:00 east of Louis Armstrong Stadium in the east.
The game could get some limited coverage from ABC this afternoon with whip coverage.
But to watch the full game, you have to watch today's dedicated stream on ESPN+ for Nava-Fritz Match (including Nava-Fritz Match).
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Nava vs. Fritz
date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Expected start time: East 1:00 pm
Place: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow, NY
court: Louis Armstrong Stadium
television: ABC (limited coverage, if any)
flow: ESPN+