Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season
1 week, 5 days ago

Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz said Friday he strategically limited his workload during the brief tennis off-season before heading to Australia to begin 2025, learning that less can sometimes be more. He arrived in Perth for the 18-nation mixed-teams United Cup this week eager to join teammate and women’s world number three Coco Gauff to kickstart their season ahead of the Australian Open next month. “As I’ve gotten a bit older, it’s not so much about absolutely killing myself as much as I can in the off-season,” he said. “Hopefully a deep run at the Slams.” Gauff claimed the trophy at the women’s WTA Finals in Riyadh -- her third of the season -- and said she too was happy to be back on the circuit and looking forward to Sunday’s opening showdown with Canada.

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Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players
17 hours, 9 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players

Associated Press  

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does not leave players much time to be “off.” Actually, for tennis, 2025 began while the calendar still read 2024. “It was really helpful to disconnect a little bit.” …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 day, 2 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open. “These are kind of the matches and challenges that I still strive for, to be in a position to play …

Inspired Tsitsipas looking to ‘refresh, regroup’ in Australia
1 week, 6 days ago

Inspired Tsitsipas looking to ‘refresh, regroup’ in Australia

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Friday he will start with a blank mental slate at the season-opening United Cup teams event this week as the two-time Grand Slam finalist renews his quest for an elusive maiden major title. The Greek star made the French Open decider in 2021 and was a losing finalist to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in …

US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — The first American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in 15 years has been spending plenty of time in indoor arenas lately. “It’s one of the things I enjoy, to like kind of grind and play when I’m not playing,” Fritz told The Associated Press in an interview at the ATP Finals. His position in …

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner begin play in the US Open men's final
4 months ago

Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner begin play in the US Open men's final

The Independent  

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Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open
4 months ago

Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Taylor Fritz got choked up when it hit him that he had reached the U.S. Open final. “I have a feeling I’m going to come out and play really well and win,” the 12th-seeded Fritz said Friday night after coming back to get past another American, Frances Tiafoe, in five sets to reach a major final for …

Taylor Fritz one win from completing his American dream
4 months ago

Taylor Fritz one win from completing his American dream

The Independent  

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U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to become first American man to reach final since 2006
4 months ago

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz beats Frances Tiafoe to become first American man to reach final since 2006

The Hindu  

When Taylor Fritz, a 26-year-old from California, and Frances Tiafoe, a 26-year-old from Maryland, strode under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights Friday night for the first U.S. Open semifinal matching two American men in 19 years, the crowd might have been forgiven for not knowing which to support. “I told myself that if I didn’t give it absolutely everything I …

US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book final clash with Jannik Sinner
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to book final clash with Jannik Sinner

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open 2024 on Friday, becoming the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years. Australian Open champion Sinner earlier became the first Italian man to make the New York final with a 7-5, 7-6, 6-2 win over Britain’s Jack Draper. Fritz, who had reached …

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz close out strong day for home hopes
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz close out strong day for home hopes

The Hindu  

Defending champion Coco Gauff and 12th seed Taylor Fritz capped a terrific day at Flushing Meadows for the home hopes, as several Americans moved onto the US Open third round. Gauff cleaned up early mistakes to beat unseeded German Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-0, setting up a meeting with 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina of Ukraine after her win at Arthur Ashe …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic Into Semifinal With Win Over Taylor Fritz
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic Into Semifinal With Win Over Taylor Fritz

News 18  

Novak Djokovic defied fierce heat and a battling performance from Taylor Fritz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and stay on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. “Conversion of the break points was really poor, but I think at the end of the day I managed to break him when it really mattered, the third and …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic extinguishes Fritz fire to make semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Taylor Fritz but not before a big test as he sealed a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over the 12th-seeded American on a steamy Tuesday at the Australian Open to move into a record-extending 48th Grand Slam semifinal. Physically very draining, emotionally as well.” Djokovic has taken his time to get going at this …

Australian Open 2024: Improving Taylor Fritz runs into the wall called Novak Djokovic
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Improving Taylor Fritz runs into the wall called Novak Djokovic

Hindustan Times  

Almost every American male player has a constant companion long before they make it big on the world stage — hype. Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 21 Perhaps, they are still lacking something. Either way, …

Japan Open 2023: Taylor Fritz starts title defence with a win
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan Open 2023: Taylor Fritz starts title defence with a win

The Hindu  

Defending champion Taylor Fritz won his Japan Open first-round match on Tuesday and said he felt “motivated and ready to play” after lightening his load ahead of the tournament. He beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-3 to kick off the defence of his Tokyo title and said it was “probably an advantage that I might be less burnt-out”. “After the …

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz, Quarterfinal Preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz, Quarterfinal Preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Three-time winner and second seed Novak Djokovic takes on top-ranked American Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the US Open on Tuesday. The US Open quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz could begin at 11:15PM IST on Tuesday and will be telecast live on Sony Sports network while the live streaming will be available on Sony Liv. A win …

US Open 2023: With ‘nothing to lose’, Fritz guns for Djokovic upset
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: With ‘nothing to lose’, Fritz guns for Djokovic upset

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz has lost all seven of his previous meetings with Novak Djokovic and while the American ninth seed will be a huge underdog against the 23-time Grand Slam champion he says a U.S. Open quarterfinal is the perfect stage to halt that losing run. Fritz eased past Swiss qualifier Dominic Stricker 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to secure his …

US Open 2023: Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff lead home charge
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff lead home charge

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday to keep home hopes alive that an American player will be crowned champion at Flushing Meadows. “Hopefully it’ll be one of us soon.” Earlier, Paul showed great heart to roar back from two sets down for the first time …

Taylor Fritz wins Atlanta Open for his sixth career ATP Tour title
1 year, 5 months ago

Taylor Fritz wins Atlanta Open for his sixth career ATP Tour title

China Daily  

Taylor Fritz poses for a photo with the trophy after defeating Aleksandar Vukic of Australia in the ATP Atlanta Open final at Atlantic Station on July 30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA — Taylor Fritz won his sixth career title Sunday, beating Aleksandar Vukic of Australia 7-5, 6-7, 6-4 at the Atlanta Open. He appeared en route to winning this …

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic
1 year, 5 months ago

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic

The Hindu  

Top-seeded American Taylor Fritz defeated compatriot J.J. Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to book a title clash with Australian Aleksandar Vukic in the ATP Tour hardcourt tournament in Atlanta. Vukic, the 27-year-old from Sydney, defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 to reach his maiden ATP Tour final. The Australian was playing in his first ATP Tour semifinal after upsetting …

Australian Open 2023: ‘Greek Warrior’ Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles His Way Into Final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: ‘Greek Warrior’ Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles His Way Into Final

News 18  

Stefanos Tsitsipas gives a vibe of Greek warriors that you see in movies – battling, struggling, huffing, puffing, yelling and if it were possible, bloodied. Mark Philippoussis, former Australian professional tennis player and now part of Tsitsipas’ team, believes the Greek has become more mature. “He’s done well in the past here and he’s got that respect from the crowd, …

Australian Open 2023: Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Eighth seed Fritz out of Melbourne to tearful wildcard Popyrin

The Hindu  

Eighth seed Taylor Fritz became the latest top name to tumble out of the Australian Open on Thursday, ousted in round two by wildcard local hope Alex Popyrin who was in tears at the end. The opening Grand Slam of the year has now lost three of its top 10 seeds before the third round, with Rafael Nadal and Casper …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Unvaccinated Djokovic back, year later

The Independent  

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Taylor Fritz reaches top 10, seeks more in breakthrough year
2 years, 2 months ago

Taylor Fritz reaches top 10, seeks more in breakthrough year

Associated Press  

Taylor Fritz is in the midst of a breakthrough season, reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, winning three tour titles and recently becoming the first U.S. man to make his debut in the top 10 of the ATP rankings since 2017. What I love is competing,” Fritz said in a telephone interview ahead of next week’s indoor hard-court tournament in …

Japan Open: Taylor Fritz Advances to Second Round After Defeating James Duckworth
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan Open: Taylor Fritz Advances to Second Round After Defeating James Duckworth

News 18  

American tennis player Taylor Fritz advanced to the second round of Japan Open Tennis Championships with a 6-2, 6-7, 6-1 victory over Australia’s James Duckworth, here on Wednesday. "I don’t feel amazing, but I’m really happy that I was able to go through all that and still show up and win my match," Fritz said in his post-match press conference. …

How Taylor Fritz moved ahead in the tennis rankings by looking back
2 years, 9 months ago

How Taylor Fritz moved ahead in the tennis rankings by looking back

LA Times  

To continue moving forward Taylor Fritz of Rancho Palos Verdes first had to look back. 39 in the world when he made an impressive run to the semifinals of the pandemic-delayed BNP Paribas Open last October, Fritz arrived at this year’s event at No. “It sounds very nitpicky because obviously it was 6-1, 6-1 today, but I think there were …

Australian Open 2022: Salvatore Caruso gets 'lucky loser' late call to replace Novak Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Salvatore Caruso gets 'lucky loser' late call to replace Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Little-known Italian has never gone beyond the third round at the Australian Open, but he was given an unexpected chance to do better Sunday as a late replacement for Djokovic. Melbourne: Little-known Italian Salvatore Caruso has never gone beyond the third round at the Australian Open, but he was given an unexpected chance to do better Sunday as a late …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic survives injury scare to defeat Taylor Fritz in five-set thriller
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic survives injury scare to defeat Taylor Fritz in five-set thriller

The Independent  

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