Taylor Fritz Advances at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Fritz has become accustomed to intense battles at this year’s Wimbledon, as evidenced by his recent matches that often stretch into the late hours. On Wednesday, he successfully concluded his face-off against Gabriel Diallo before the match faced suspension, ensuring the fifth-seeded American would avoid an exhausting fourth consecutive day on the court.
Match Highlights
In a gripping contest played on No. 1 Court, Fritz triumphed with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0), 4-6, 6-3. This victory followed a similar five-set struggle against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, which concluded a day earlier and had been halted on Monday around 10:15 p.m. due to Wimbledon’s strict 11 p.m. curfew.
Fritz’s Reflection
Reflecting on his performance, Fritz acknowledged the challenges, particularly during the fourth set where he felt he executed his strategies well despite losing that segment.
“That’s an incredibly hard match. The fourth set that I lost, I really don’t think there’s much I did wrong at all,”
he remarked after advancing.
Injury and Resilience
An injury to his elbow, incurred when he dove for a challenging shot while facing a critical break point, did not deter him. Though he managed to return the ball, Diallo ultimately captured that critical point, enabling him to hold serve and prolong the match.
Looking Ahead
Now, with a hard-fought victory behind him, Fritz is looking forward to a well-deserved respite.
“Tomorrow is going to be a very, very light hit. I think I’ve played plenty of tennis,”
he said, eager for a chance to relax before his next challenge.
