In an intense showdown at the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals, Taylor Fritz clinched a thrilling comeback victory against Alex de Minaur, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in over two hours. The win boosted Fritz’s chances of advancing to the semi-finals, though he must await the outcome of Thursday’s evening clash between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev to secure his place.
Fritz, determined to extend his journey at the ATP Finals, faced a tough start against De Minaur, who displayed sharpness and power in the opening set. The Australian, fighting to keep his semi-final hopes alive, capitalized on his aggressive play, hitting 12 winners and breaking Fritz late in the first set to take an early lead. However, Fritz showed resilience and dug deep to keep his ATP Finals journey alive.
The American, who initially struggled on his serve, finally found his rhythm in the second set. “I started serving much better towards the end of the second set,” Fritz said, crediting his serve for helping him stay in the match. As he began landing more first serves, he managed to fend off De Minaur’s baseline pressure, creating opportunities to challenge his opponent’s service games.
In the decisive third set, Fritz carried his newfound momentum and broke De Minaur early for a 3-1 lead. With a display of powerful and confident shots, he held on to this advantage, eventually sealing the match by serving out to love. This win marks Fritz’s second victory of the week, keeping his hopes alive at the ATP Finals, where every match counts toward the season’s biggest prize in men’s tennis.
However, Fritz’s fate now lies partly out of his hands. If Medvedev beats Sinner in straight sets, he will join Sinner in the semis. But a Medvedev loss or a three-set win would advance both Sinner and Fritz, giving the American a second chance to shine on the grand stage in Turin.
This victory over De Minaur improves Fritz’s Lexus ATP Head2Head record against the Australian to 4-5. With a season record of 51-22 and titles in Delray Beach and Eastbourne, Fritz is showcasing top form as he contends for a strong finish at the ATP Finals. Canadian fans closely following tennis news today and ATP Finals results will eagerly watch Fritz’s progress, hopeful for more action-packed tennis matches in Turin.
As Fritz said post-match, “If I’m in the semis of the [Nitto ATP Finals], I’ve got energy to give.”
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