Tennis Taylor Fritz surprises by beating Alexander Zverev and enters the final of the ATP Finals

Taylor Fritz hits the big time. The American beat Alexander Zverev, by partials of 6-3, 3-6 and 7-6 (2), winning in the definition of the ATP Finals .

For the first time in 18 years, an American tennis player finds himself in the final of the Masters of the best eight of the season. The last was James Blake, who in 2006 failed to win the title. Meanwhile, the last winner is Pete Sampras (1999).

Fritz created a surprise against one of the favorites. After the elimination of Carlos Alcaraz in the group stage, Sascha was called up to play the final with Jannik Sinner, who still has to face Casper Ruud. The German beat the Spaniard and arrived with an eight-match unbeaten streak. He also did so as the tennis player with the most matches won during the season (69, one more than Sinner). and the one with the most disputes (90). However, the American was strong and managed to put in a competitive match.

Zverev was unable to retain a competition he won in 2018 and 2021. Meanwhile, The American will aim for his ninth title and the first ATP final of his career.

“In the first set I felt the ball almost perfectly, but things can change very quickly when you play with someone like Sascha,” Fritz analyzed after the match. “I went through some tough times in third grade, when we both started attacking each other’s serves even more. When I tried to be aggressive, I didn’t feel like I was doing much. I just told myself I had to fight and be strong, and try to take care of my serve as best I could and not give it any backend. “, he continued.