Shelton was the primary participant of this yr’s match to play on the enduring Arthur Ashe present courtroom, taking simply over two hours to wrap up victory.
The previous semi-finalist is in good type, having gained his first ATP Masters 1000 title on the Canadian Open earlier this month.
“The US Open is the head of tennis for me and what I dreamed about as a child,” Shelton stated.
“It’s beginning to really feel like dwelling for me.”
Shelton beat Fritz within the semi-finals on his option to the title in Toronto and the 2 may doubtlessly face each other within the final 4 in New York.
However Shelton, 22, remained cautious when requested if he may go far at this yr’s match.
“As quickly as you begin wanting forward of your self you stumble over your personal ft so for me it’s at some point at a time,” he stated.
“We’re right here for the lengthy haul and I’m wanting ahead to it.”
Fritz, who misplaced out to world primary Jannik Sinner in final yr’s remaining, has additionally carried out properly in current months.
He reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon and gained grass-court titles at Eastbourne and Stuttgart, placing him within the type of type that means he can go far on the yr’s remaining Grand Slam.
Fritz will face both Sebastian Beez or qualifier Lloyd Harris within the second spherical, while Shelton will tackle Spain’s Pablo Carreno-Busta.
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