American, Kathy May, US Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Taylor Fritz (but never had time to find out) – updated with ATP Finals qualification
Taylor Fritz has won eight ATP titles and made his first Grand Slam final at the 2024 US Open. Here is all you need to know about the American player
Taylor Fritz, Indian Wells 2022 © Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP/SIPA
Who is Taylor Fritz?
Taylor Fritz is an American tennis player. As of September 2, 2024, he is the highest-ranked American man in the ATP rankings at No 12.
is taylor fritz playing at the 2024 atp finals?
Yes. Taylor Fritz will be playing at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin, baring any need to withdraw due to injury. He has qualified for the elite eight-man field taking part in the season-ending event, becoming the fifth player to guarantee his entry in the tournament with a win in the first round of the Paris Masters.
It is the second time in the past two years that the American No 1 has qualified for the ATP Finals.
what did taylor fritz accomplish at the 2024 us open?
Taylor Fritz reached the final of the 2024 US Open. It marked his best run at a Grand Slam, having reached four previous quarter-finals. He defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets in the last eight before outlasting compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a five-set semi-final.
Fritz was the first American men’s singles finalist at the US Open since 2006, when Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer. He is the first American men’s singles finalist at any Grand Slam since 2009, when Roddick lost to Federer at Wimbledon.
In the final, Fritz fell to world No 1 Jannik Sinner in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. Despite the one-sided score line, the American acquitted himself well, falling short only to a sublime effort by the top seed who claimed his second Grand Slam title.
what did taylor fritz do at the 2024 paris olympics?
Taylor Fritz won a bronze medal in the men’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, playing alongside Tommy Paul. The American pair beat the Czech team of Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek in the bronze medal match, having lost to eventual Olympic champions Matthew Ebden and John Peers in the semi-finals.
Fritz also played in the singles event, but was knocked out by Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. In the mixed doubles, Fritz played alongside Coco Gauff, but they were eliminated in the second round the eventual bronze-medallist Canadian duo of Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriela Dabrowski.
Why is Fritz being called ‘Claylor’?
After reaching the quarter-finals of the 2024 Rome Masters, Fritz became the first American to reach the quarter-finals of all the three ATP Masters 1000 events on clay since the format was introduced in 1990 (Monte-Carlo in 2022 and 2023, Madrid in 2024 and Rome in 2024).
The American signed off the camera lens after his fourth round victory in Rome with ‘Claylor’ – alluding to his improved success on the surface in 2024.
What does Taylor Fritz think about the ATP schedule?
Taylor Fritz has suggested that the ATP schedule should be structured more like the PGA Tour, with the top-ranked players getting entry to premium events over the course of a season.
“I think that’s honestly all we should play,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
“You can have 14 marquee events, and it makes tennis easy to follow for fans because all you have to pay attention to is those tournaments.”
what did taylor fritz do at eastbourne 2024?
Taylor Fritz won the 2024 Eastbourne International title, beating Max Purcell in the final. It was Fritz’s third title at this tournament, coming five years after his first.
what did taylor fritz do at the 2024 madrid open?
Taylor Fritz reached his second clay-court Masters 1000 semi-final at the 2024 Madrid Open, beating Hurkacz, Baez and Cerundolo en route to the last four.
He lost the semi-final in straight sets to Andrey Rublev.
What did Taylor Fritz do in Atlanta in 2023?
In July 2023, Taylor Fritz won the Atlanta Open to claim his second title of the year.
Heading into the tournament, Fritz was the top seed. He had a bye in the first round, before defeating Yibing Wu 6-4 7-6 (5), Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-2, J.J. Wolf 6-3, 7-5, and Aleksander Vukic 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the final.
Throughout the Atlanta Open 2023, Fritz served incredibly well, and has been vocal about how much he enjoys playing in America.
“It felt great having the American crowd behind me, and it really made that extra difference,” the world No 9 said after winning the title.
What did Fritz do at the 2023 Laver Cup?
Taylor Fritz played in his third Laver Cup in 2023, helping Team World defend their title in Vancouver, Canada.
The American claimed two vital points for his team at the 2023 Laver Cup, defeating world No 6 Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (3) on day two of the event. Team World went on to win 13-2, their largest margin of victory and only the second time Team World has won the Laver Cup.
What did Taylor Fritz do in Indian Wells in 2022?
Taylor Fritz won his second career title and first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells in 2022. Fritz beat Rafael Nadal in the final to secure victory and climb to a career-high No 13 in the rankings.
“Winning this tournament especially, Indian Wells, this is one of those childhood dreams that you just never think can come true. I just keep saying, ‘No, no. Just no way it’s real,” Fritz said.
Did Taylor Fritz qualify for the ATP Finals in 2022?
Yes, for the first time in his career, Fritz qualified for the season-ending finals in eighth place and went on to reach the semi-finals, beating Rafael Nadal and Felix Auger-Aliassime before bowing out to Novak Djokovic in two tight sets.
“I absolutely feel like I belong,” he said. “I think that I’ve proved that I belong in the top 10 and I belong here. I just need to keep working hard.”
In 2023, Fritz was one of the alternates at the ATP Finals but did not get a chance to play a match.
How old is Taylor Fritz?
Taylor Fritz was born on October 28, 1997, in Rancho Santa Fe, in the county of San Diego, California, in the United States. That makes him 26 years old as of September 2024.
Who are his parents?
The American is the son of former players Kathy May, ranked 10th in the world in 1977, and Guy Fritz, 301st in the world in 1978. He is also the nephew of Harry Fritz, finalist at Lagos in 1980.
Who is Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend?
Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend is Morgan Riddle, a social media influencer with more than 372,000 followers on Instagram.
How tall is Taylor Fritz?
According to his profile on the official ATP Tour website, Fritz is 1.96 m, or 6ft 5in”.
Has Taylor Fritz played UTS?
Yes. And very well. The American – The Hotshot – played in UTS3, reaching the semi-final and at UTS4 in May 2021, where he reached the final, only missing out on the title to Corentin Moutet.
Fritz also played UTS 2023 when the competition returned in Los Angeles in July for the first of three regular events of 2023. Fritz joined the likes of Gael Monfils and Frances Tiafoe in the eight-man field in LA, topping Group A with three wins from three to move into the final four.
He then beat La Monf to reach the Grand Final, before losing out from 2-0 up to Wu “The Great Wall” Yibing.
How many ATP titles has Taylor Fritz won?
Eight. He won his first title on the grass at Eastbourne in 2019, beating American Sam Querrey in the final. His first final on tour came in Memphis in 2016, against Kei Nishikori. His biggest win came in Indian Wells in 2022, when he beat Rafael Nadal in the final. He also won in Eastbourne and Tokyo in 2022 and then he won titles in Delray Beach in February 2023, and at the Atlanta Open in July 2023.
He retained his Delray Beach title in February 2024, before winning his second title of the season – and third in Eastbourne – at the Rothesay International in June.
Who is Taylor Fritz’s coach?
Taylor Fritz is trained by Michael Russell and Paul Annacone, formerly ranked 12th in the world himself, and the former coach of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman and Sloane Stephens.
What accolades did he receive as a junior?
The American was No 1 in the world as a junior back in 2015, having won the junior US Open, beating Tommy Paul in the final. He had also reached the Roland-Garros junior final in the same year, where he lost to… Tommy Paul.
What is Fritz’s best result at a Grand Slam so far?
Fritz’s best result at a Grand Slam so far is his run to the final of the 2024 US Open, where he played Jannik Sinner and lost 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
He has reached the quarter-finals of all of the Slams except the French Open, where his best finish is the fourth round in 2024.
What is Fritz’s career-high ranking?
Fritz reached a career-high ranking of No 5 in February 2023. You can find his ranking history on his ATP Tour profile page.
How much career prize money has he won?
According to the ATP Tour website, Fritz has won over $18,785,979since the start of his career, in singles and doubles (as of October 31, 2024). You can find his updated prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.
Is Fritz active on social media?
Yes. On Instagram, he has 611,000 followers as of September 8, 2024. On X (formerly Twitter), he has 106,000 followers. And on Facebook, his official page has 34,000 followers.
