De Minaur Shocks Fritz and Revives His Nitto ATP Finals Campaign

Alex de Minaur delivered a brilliant performance and defeated Taylor Fritz 7-6(3) 6-3, keeping his Nitto ATP Finals journey alive in Turin.
He controlled intense rallies with sharp footwork and forced Fritz into defensive positions during many crucial baseline exchanges under pressure.
Taylor Fritz struggled with inconsistent serves and allowed de Minaur to dictate tempo and rhythm throughout important moments of the match.
De Minaur stayed calm in the opening-set tiebreak and attacked confidently, taking control whenever Fritz hesitated during long rally patterns.
Fritz attempted to shift momentum in the second set but continued missing vital chances as de Minaur maintained pressure with clean, deep hitting.
The Australian increased intensity after early games and broke serve by punishing short returns that gave him easy opportunities for winners.
Fritz appeared frustrated after multiple unforced errors, giving de Minaur more confidence and control across the final stages of the encounter.
De Minaur celebrated emotionally after sealing the win because this straight-sets victory reopened his qualification chances in Group A.
Taylor Fritz now faces early exit possibilities because the defeat significantly reduced his ability to advance further in the tournament.
De Minaur now waits for remaining group results because those outcomes will decide whether he enters the semi-finals with revived momentum.