Taylor Fritz begins his 2025 U.S. Open run this afternoon with a first-round match against Emilio Nava at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Fritz, last year’s runner-up, looks to make another deep run at Flushing Meadows and cap off a year in which he’s already made a Grand Slam semifinal.
Fritz arrives at this year’s Open fresh off two grass-court titles, winning in Stuttgart and Eastbourne. He now looks for a big hard-court win.
Nava, ranked around world No. 101, has turned heads this year with three Challenger titles and impressive performances in Masters 1000 draws, displaying grit and upward momentum.
The 23-year-old is making deeper tournament runs this year, reaching the fourth round at both the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open this summer. It’s at the 2025 Cincinnati Open where he fell in the fourth round to his opponent this afternoon, Fritz.
Nava-Fritz Head-to-Head
Fritz leads their head-to-head 2–0, with straight-sets wins in Miami in 2023 and this month in Cincinnati.
Prediction
Fritz in straight sets. Nava’s rise and Challenger successes are notable, but Fritz’s proven Grand Slam pedigree and consistency make him the firm favorite. Expect Nava to challenge — but not overtake — the seasoned contender, much like their match in Cincinnati.
How to Watch Emilio Nava vs. Taylor Fritz
The Emilio Nava–Taylor Fritz match is expected to start at around 1:00 PM Eastern at Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
The match may receive some limited coverage on ABC as part of its whiparound coverage this afternoon.
But to watch the full match, you’ll have to tune in to the dedicated stream for today’s action at Armstrong, including the Nava-Fritz match, on ESPN+.
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Nava vs. Fritz
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY
Court: Louis Armstrong Stadium
TV: ABC (limited coverage, if any)
Streaming: ESPN+
