Highlights
September 4, 2026
Rei Sakamoto vs. Frances Tiafoe Extended Highlights | 2026 US Open Round 2
US Open Tennis Championships
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US Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 2 · Louis Armstrong Stadium
Frances Tiafoe defeats Rei Sakamoto — US Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Final result
Frances Tiafoe won · 6–3, 7–6 (7–2), 7–5
Final
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Frances Tiafoe vs Rei Sakamoto final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Tiafoe ✓ | 3 | 6 | 77 | 7 |
| Rei Sakamoto | 0 | 3 | 62 | 5 |
How the match ended
(11) Frances Tiafoe (USA) bt Rei Sakamoto (JPN) 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 7-5
Sets played: 3
Frances Tiafoe vs Rei Sakamoto match recap
Frances Tiafoe defeated Rei Sakamoto in the Round 2 at US Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 6–3, 7–6 (7–2), 7–5. Frances Tiafoe won 3 sets to 0 and finished with a 20–14 edge in recorded games. The result was completed in straight sets. The match contained 1 tiebreak, with Frances Tiafoe winning 1 of them.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
US Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 2
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Louis Armstrong Stadium
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
New York, USA
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
New York, US
Frances Tiafoe vs Rei Sakamoto match statistics
| Frances Tiafoe | Statistic | Rei Sakamoto |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sets won | 0 |
| 20 | Games won | 14 |
| 1 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Frances Tiafoe won, with the final score 6–3, 7–6 (7–2), 7–5.
What does the score show?
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