Taylor Fritz cruises past Mattia Bellucci to reach US Open third round

Taylor Fritz delivered a commanding performance at the US Open, beating Mattia Bellucci 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 in just 98 minutes. The ninth seed showed no signs of nerves, controlling the match from the baseline and winning the first set in 35 minutes without dropping a game. Bellucci managed a single ace in the second set but could not shift the momentum. Fritz's victory moves him into the third round, where he will face 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo. The American praised his aggressive play and the experience of competing on Arthur Ashe Stadium, emphasizing his confidence heading into the tournament.