Taylor Fritz defeated Emilio Nava 7–5, 6–2, 6–3 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 24 August 2025, confirming his status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.11 to Nava's 7.89. Fritz controlled the opening set despite Nava's resistance, breaking through to claim it 7–5 before dominating the second and third sets with increasingly commanding tennis. The American's superior court positioning and consistency proved decisive as Nava struggled to maintain competitiveness beyond the first set. This straightforward victory sets Fritz up for a second-round encounter at his home Grand Slam, where he will look to build momentum on a surface that has traditionally suited his aggressive game.