“I think that’s the shot that improved the most for him.” : Alexander Zverev reveals what Taylor Fritz has improved the most after loss against the American
The ATP Finals are now concluded, and if you are Alexander Zverev, you must be sick and tired of coming up against Taylor Fritz. After another loss endured by the German against him in the semi-finals, it is now the fourth straight loss in the five matches they have played in 2024, with Zverev’s last win coming in the quarter-finals of the ATP 1000 Masters held in Rome.
The match ended 6-3, 3-6, and 7-6 in favour of the American, which set up the sequel of the US Open final against Jannik Sinner. Although Fritz lost again to the Italian 6-4, 6-4, it is clear that the 27-year-old has been one of the most improved players this year, propelling him to the world no.4 ranking.
Zverev, who has been put away by Fritz even on the biggest of occasions like the Wimbledon and US Open, had words of acknowledgement about him post-match, and also provided one of the areas where the American has improved the most.
Alexander Zverev on Taylor Fritz’s forehand, Sinner’s incredible 2024 run ends with another victory
Speaking to Tennis TV, the German revealed the single most important ability which Fritz has improved which used to be a major drawback for him.
“The number one thing is forehand. His forehand used to break down quite a lot, his forehand was always fast and aggressive but it was very shaky in important moments. He could hit a winner or the fence as well, I feel the ratio is a lot more towards hitting winners now than hitting the fence.” said Zverev.
“His forehand doesn’t break down as much as it used to so I think that’s the shot that improved the most for him.” the 27-year-old added.
But the American’s dominant run ended here, as he was bested yet again in the final by world no.1 Jannik Sinner. This is now the eighth title the Italian has won in 2024 which includes two Grand Slams as well.
These achievements made him the first Italian player ever to land the world no.1 ranking as well.
Jannik Sinner is now officially the best in the world this year, and besides his Spanish counterpart, the 23-year-old does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. His breakout year has been one for the ages, and fans worldwide cannot wait to see his development further, as his prime years are approaching soon in the next few years.
