After Thrashing Rafael Nadal, American Star Taylor Fritz Issues a Confident Statement About Playing ‘Top Guys’ - ‘Pulling the Trigger More' - EssentiallySportsAmerica's Favorites Trending in U.S.A.
After Thrashing Rafael Nadal American Star Taylor Fritz Issues a Confident Statement About Playing Top Guys – Pulling the Trigger More
Published 11/14/2022, 10:20 AM ESTBy Taylor Fritz, an American tennis player, shared his views on his recent victory at the 2022 ATP tour Finals. Rafael Nadal lost to Fritz on a fast surface, thanks to the American’s vibrant service attack. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The match was significantly impacted by the Turin court and the weather. They tipped the scales in Fritz’s favor, and he defeated Nadal by scores of 7-6 (3) and 6-1. Rafa managed to tie the first set, but by the end of the evening, Fritz had a commanding lead. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Fritz shares his views on his recent win against Rafael Nadal
The way Fritz saw it, he had won the battle of serves and returns. He gave the court the for a little extra acceleration, particularly on his backhand side. At the press conference, Fritz was quoted as, “I mean, to be honest, I think I like it more because when I play the top guys, I just always play better tennis because I know I need to. I know I’m not going to get away with anything less than my best tennis.”Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 6, 2022, Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter-final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY The American tennis player also further added, “I’m pulling the trigger more. I’m much more prone to play a not-so-good match against a lower-ranked person who I don’t want to lose to (smiling).” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Fritz further clarified, “I think it’s good for me that I can come out and play the top guys. As I said, I think I always play well against them.” Fritz is on winning major titles this season
Fritz is ecstatic after winning various championships in 2022 at various levels. After defeating his countryman, Frances Tiafoe, in the championship match in straight sets, he was the 2022 Japan Open champion. The American tennis player had also put on a spectacular performance in his home state of California earlier this year. He vibrantly his first Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, defeating the King of Clay in the final in straight sets. The American also ended the impressive winning streak held by Nadal during this process. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad WATCH THIS STORY – Fritz won his second ATP 250 title on the grass courts. In a competitive three-set final, Fritz fellow American Maxime Cressy. The ATP 500 title he won at the Japan Open during his time in Tokyo made him the only player, aside from Novak Djokovic, to have won a title at each of the three ATP levels (250, 500, and 1000). Let us know what you think about this player in your comments below. SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon 119 articlesAditya Menon is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. A dentist by profession, he developed an unbridled love for tennis from the moment his father introduced him to the sport. Watching Roger Federer dominate the ATP tour with his unique and effortless style played a pivotal role in pushing Aditya to write about tennis for national publications.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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