Taylor Fritz had a good season, in which he confirmed that he is one of the best players in the world (especially on the fastest surfaces). However, some thought he was capable of clinching a Grand Slam title after reaching the final at the US Open and Nitto ATP Finals in Turin last year.
He is considered as one of the best alternatives to the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have taken control of the men's tour in the last two years, but he is still one step away from reaching their level.
Fritz beat Zverev in San Francisco
There is no doubt that Fritz was Team World's MVP during the 2025 edition of the Laver Cup, which was staged at the Chase Center in San Francisco last weekend. Taylor beat Carlitos Alcaraz for the first time in his career on Day 2 and claimed the decisive victory against Alexander Zverev on Day 3, allowing the team captained by Andre Agassi to win this competition for the third time in the last four editions.
In addition, the current world number 5 got his sixth win in a row against Zverev. The truth is that Sascha struggles tremendously to stem the game of the American star, who has a clear advantage against him and exploits it at every opportunity.
On the latest episode of the 'Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis' show, top journalist Steve Flink revealed that former world No.1 Jim Courier explained to him why Fritz beats Zverev so often: Jim Courier I thought analysed it beautifully up front before the match, said Flink. He said, If you look and you compare their games. Two great servers, you could argue about who is the better server. Two great backhands, you could debate that. But, you dont debate who has the better forehand."
Flink also added: And thats the separating factor between these two, and I thought actually there was a brief spell where Zverevs forehand was surprisingly good and aggressive and finding the corners and it was terrific for a while, but he doesnt sustain his belief in it. He doesnt sustain his belief in continuing to go for it and once he backs off a bit then Fritz just jumps on him.
