Taylor Fritz says what he feels ‘really good’ doing against Alexander Zverev after beating him again
Taylor Fritz beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, to advance to the final of the ATP Finals for the first time in his career.
Fritz has enjoyed a fantastic ATP Finals campaign, which may yet get better as he prepares for the final on Sunday.
The American got off to a strong start, as Fritz beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
Fritz then fell to defeat against home favorite Jannik Sinner, in a competitive two-set loss, a man who he could well have the opportunity to play again in Sunday’s final.
The 27-year-old would love to get the better of the Italian in Turin after Sinner beat Fritz at his home US Open in the final earlier this year.His final group stage game was against Alex de Minaur, who Fritz beat in a three-set battle to qualify for the last four.
He then won his semi-final matchup against Zverev, where he felt ‘really good’ about one thing in particular.
Taylor Fritz felt ‘really good’ in rallies against Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals
Speaking after his ATP Finals semi-final victory over Zverev, Fritz revealed what he felt really good about during the match.
“I feel like the last couple of times I have played him I have felt really good in that pattern,” he said.
“Obviously his backhand is incredible but I love my backhand cross too.
“So I don’t want to change my game around too much based off the first time playing, so I just kind of had that belief that I can hang in that rally.”
The American number one went on to say that he was aware of the threat from Zverev’s forehand.
“When I looked to change he would hurt me with the forehand cross, so I wanted to be aggressive when I got the chance, but really just stay solid in the rally,” said Fritz.
Taylor Fritz extends impressive winning record against Alexander Zverev
Fritz’s victory over Zverev at the ATP Finals was his fourth consecutive win over the world number two.
After two high-profile wins at Grand Slam level in 2024, Fritz won at the Laver Cup before besting the German once more in Turin.
His recent run of form has flipped the head-to-head round, with Fritz now leading 7-5, at the end of the 2024 season.
| Year | Winner | Tournament | Score |
| 2024 | Taylor Fritz | ATP Finals | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2024 | Taylor Fritz | Laver Cup | 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2024 | Taylor Fritz | US Open | 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2024 | Taylor Fritz | Wimbledon | 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2024 | Alexander Zverev | Rome | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2023 | Taylor Fritz | United Cup | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Alexander Zverev | ATP Cup | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Taylor Fritz | Indian Wells | 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2021 | Alexander Zverev | Wimbledon | 6-7, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2019 | Taylor Fritz | Basel | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2018 | Alexander Zverev | Wimbledon | 6-4, 5-7, 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2016 | Alexander Zverev | Washington | 6-4, 6-2 |
Just six months ago Fritz trailed the head-to-head 5-3, but what followed was a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the season.
With confidence that he can consistently beat one of the best players on the ATP Tour, Fritz will no doubt be looking for some more big wins and titles in 2025.
Fritz will return to the court to face off against Sinner or Casper Ruud in the Turin final on Sunday.
