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 Vienna. “He’s very stubborn, which great athletes are, because they know what they want and they’ll do what they know will get it,” said Russell, Fritz’s full-time coach for a year. “Most players, you’d be surprised if they were able to even play the match and not get injured, let alone find a way to win,” Russell said. “He’s started to play more aggressive in the pressure situations and not just waiting for his opponents to give him matches, which is kind of the mentality he had in the past.” At the majors, Fritz made it to the fourth round at the Australian Open in January, then the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in July.

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Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season
1 week, 6 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 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz wary of Jannik Sinner challenge in US Open final rematch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz wary of Jannik Sinner challenge in US Open final rematch

India Today  

Taylor Fritz opened up on his prospects of facing World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Finals 2024 in Turin. Fritz, on the other hand, will be aiming to avenge his loss to Sinner in the final of the US Open earlier this year. “The US Open felt like I was kind of just trying to keep …

Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider

The Independent  

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Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals

The Independent  

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Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a slugfest against world number two Alexander Zverev in on Saturday. The 27-year-old fought off numerous break points in a cliffhanger deciding set to win 6-3 3-6 7-6, ending a two hour and 20 minutes duel with a stunning forehand winner. …

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Taylor Fritz is starting to make reaching big finals a habit. This week is huge.” In Sunday’s final, Fritz will will face top-ranked Jannik Sinner — the player he lost to in the U.S. Open final. “I trust my game and I trust my level and I don’t feel nearly as uncomfortable in these situations anymore because …

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match

India Today  

Taylor Fritz revealed his relentless self-motivation during a thrilling clash against Alexander Zverev, which he won on November 16 to become the first American in 18 years to reach the ATP Finals title match. #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/ul5R3AGvsw — ATP Tour November 16, 2024 "I felt like I played an almost perfect first set, but things can change so quickly when you're …

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 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

Fritz returns to the ATP top 10, and Navarro is a career-high WTA No. 8 after the US Open
4 months ago

Fritz returns to the ATP top 10, and Navarro is a career-high WTA No. 8 after the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Open men’s runner-up Taylor Fritz returned to the top 10 in the ATP rankings at No. 1 — a spot he’s held since June — a day after defeating Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, and women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka stayed at No. Not like I’m checking where I’m going to be after the tournament,” Sabalenka said Saturday …

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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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought
4 months ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought

CNN  

New York CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has won his second grand slam singles title, beating American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. “Yeah, it was and is a really difficult moment also now, but, you know, just also have to accept that, yeah, not everything is perfect.” …

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought
4 months ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought

CNN  

New York CNN — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has won his second grand slam singles title, beating American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. “Yeah, it was and is a really difficult moment also now, but, you know, just also have to accept that, yeah, not everything is perfect.” …

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: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal
4 months ago

U.S. Open: Taylor Fritz gets past Alexander Zverev to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal

The Hindu  

As he watched one last errant forehand from his higher-ranked, more-accomplished U.S. Open opponent land wide, Taylor Fritz dropped his neon-coloured racket, clenched both fists and screamed, “Come on!” Fritz gathered himself and his equipment, walked to the net for a hug with No. 4 Alexander Zverev, who twice was a Grand Slam runner-up, then stepped to the center of …

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal
4 months ago

US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal

Al Jazeera  

New Yorker Emma Navarro also progressed with a win over Paula Badosa to book a semifinal against Sabalenka. Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have set up an all-American US Open semifinal as compatriot Emma Navarro reached the women’s last four to boost home hopes of a title sweep. “It’s not the way I wanted to win even if I’m happy …

US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will meet in an all-American semifinal in New York
4 months ago

US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will meet in an all-American semifinal in New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz set up an all-American semifinal at the U.S. Open with victories Tuesday, guaranteeing the United States a man in the title match at the country’s Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 18 years. “It’s not the way I want to get through,” Tiafoe said, “but obviously happy to get through. …

Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul win Olympic bronze tennis medal for Team USA
5 months ago

Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul win Olympic bronze tennis medal for Team USA

New York Times  

Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul built on Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek’s Olympic silver medal in men’s tennis doubles, by beating Czech pair Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek 6-3, 6-4 for the bronze on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros on Saturday afternoon. Fritz and Paul, who fell to eventual gold medallists Matthew Ebden and John Peers of Australia in the …

Wimbledon 2024: Fritz redeems himself on Centre Court with epic comeback win over Zverev to enter quarterfinals
6 months ago

Wimbledon 2024: Fritz redeems himself on Centre Court with epic comeback win over Zverev to enter quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Just over two years ago, Taylor Fritz had left Centre Court a broken man. On Monday, it was a sweet reversal as the 26-year-old came back from two sets down to oust German fourth seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 and enter the last eight. With just an inch separating the two burly men — Fritz at 6’5” …

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd
6 months ago

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Associated Press  

LONDON — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. It wasn’t the 13th-seeded Fritz’s only noteworthy postmatch interaction at the All England Club this fortnight — he told …

Fritz downs Paul to capture ATP Delray Beach Open title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fritz downs Paul to capture ATP Delray Beach Open title

The Hindu  

Top-seeded defending champion Taylor Fritz stretched his win streak in ATP finals to six matches on Monday, defeating Tommy Paul 6-2, 6-3 to capture the Delray Beach Open. “Hope to be back next year and try to do it again.” After taking his first ATP title at Eastbourne in 2019, Fritz lost his next four finals, but since St. Petersburg …

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 …

Novak Djokovic enjoys drama-free win to reach US Open quarters
1 year, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic enjoys drama-free win to reach US Open quarters

Hindustan Times  

After a five-set nail biter in the previous round, Novak Djokovic was in no mood for another tense evening at the U.S. Open on Sunday and the Serb cruised into the last eight of the year's final Grand Slam with a 6-2 7-5 6-4 over Borna Gojo. Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, smiles as he plays Borna Gojo, of Croatia, during …

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 …

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beats Kei Nishikori to reach ATP Atlanta Open semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beats Kei Nishikori to reach ATP Atlanta Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powered past former world number four Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the ATP Atlanta Open. Fritz, ranked ninth in the world, reached his seventh tour-level semifinal of the season with his first career win in four meetings with Nishikori. “I’m super happy how I played today, getting better and better each …

ATP Rankings: Tiafoe joins fellow American Fritz in Top 10 after Stuttgart title
1 year, 6 months ago

ATP Rankings: Tiafoe joins fellow American Fritz in Top 10 after Stuttgart title

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on June 19, 2023. Frances Tiafoe joined fellow American Taylor Fritz in Top 10 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his maiden grasscourt title in Stuttgart. With Fritz at eighth and Tiafoe at 10th, this is the first time since Mardy Fish and …

Cerundolo downs Fritz to reach second week of slam for first time
1 year, 7 months ago

Cerundolo downs Fritz to reach second week of slam for first time

The Hindu  

Francisco Cerundolo reached the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time on Saturday with a 3-6 6-3 6-4 7-5 win over American ninth seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the French Open. “I don’t feel like I belong in the top 10 because I’m not even in the top 20,” the 23rd seed told reporters. …

Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys Give US Strong Start at Inaugural United Cup
2 years ago

Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys Give US Strong Start at Inaugural United Cup

News 18  

American world number nine Taylor Fritz and 11th-ranked Madison Keys cruised through their opening ties against the Czech Republic to get their seasons off to a winning start at the inaugural United Cup on Thursday. Year Ender 2022: Verstappen Steps up With Dominant Second After a Dramatic First Fritz got his country away to a flying start with a 6-3, …

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. …

Taylor Fritz stuns Rafa Nadal to clinch Indian Wells title
2 years, 9 months ago

Taylor Fritz stuns Rafa Nadal to clinch Indian Wells title

India TV News  

American Taylor Fritz claimed the biggest paycheque of his tennis career, winning his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 in the BNP Paribas Open final on Monday. It was 21-time Grand Slam-winner Nadal's first defeat of the 2022 season, while it was the biggest career win for the 24-year-old American, who lifted his …

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 …

Alexander the Great
5 years, 7 months ago

Alexander the Great

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Alexander Zverev survived a bruising four-hour battle to reach the French Open second round on Tuesday while dangerman Juan Martin del Potro also progressed. Next up for Zverev is Swedish qualifier Mikael Ymer, the world number 148 of Ethiopian origin, who marked his Grand Slam debut with a 6-0, 6-3, 7-6 win over Slovenia’s Blaz Rola. Argentine eighth seed …

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