A little sidebar fact about the tennis world is how typically, the host countries of the four majors - the Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open - have had long histories of coming up empty when it comes to their respective countrymen raising their homegrown Champion’s Cup. And it’s...
NEW YORK (AP) — 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, Sept. 6, for the first U.S. Open semifinal matching two American men in 19 years, the crowd might have been forgiven for not...
NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched one last errant forehand from his higher-ranked, more-accomplished U.S. Open opponent land wide, Taylor Fritz dropped his neon-colored racket, clenched both fists and screamed, “Come on!” Taylor Fritz, of the United States, returns a shot to Alexander Zverev, of...
LONDON (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, then covered his face with both hands. Lorenzo Musetti of Italy plays a backhand return to Taylor Fritz of the United States during their quarterfinal...
LONDON (AP) — 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, July 8, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. Taylor Fritz of the United...
LONDON (AP) — Jordan Thompson recorded his second victory over a top-15 opponent this week by beating Taylor Fritz, 6-4, 6-3, to reach the semifinals at the grass-court Queen’s Club on Friday, June 21. Australia's Jordan Thompson celebrates victory over Taylor Fritz of the U.S. on day seven of...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Top-seeded defending champion Taylor Fritz stretched his win streak in ATP finals to six matches on Monday, Feb. 19, defeating Tommy Paul, 6-2, 6-3, to capture the Delray Beach Open. USA's Taylor Fritz (AFP) World number nine Fritz claimed his seventh career ATP title in the...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz spins his tennis racket during his men's singles match against Roman Safiullin on...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Defending champion Taylor Fritz said he could not cope with an "incredible" turnaround from world number 215 Shintaro Mochizuki as he crashed out of the Japan Open with a stunning second round loss on Thursday, Oct. 19. Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki serves against USA's Taylor Fritz...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Defending champion Taylor Fritz won his Japan Open first-round match on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and said he felt "motivated and ready to play" after lightening his load ahead of the tournament. Taylor Fritz of the US pumps his fist after winning the first set against Cameron Norrie of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Top-seeded Taylor Fritz battled past three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 then returned to breeze past Jordan Thompson and reach the semifinals of the rain-hit Washington Open on Friday, Aug. 4. Taylor Fritz of the United States celebrates match point...
Taylor Fritz of the United States holds his winners trophy after his straight sets victory against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's Final on Day 14 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 20, 2022 in Indian Wells, California. (AFP) Taylor Fritz stunned Rafael Nadal 6-3,...
