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10.11.2024

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ATP Finals

Taylor Fritz Secures Victory Over Medvedev, Achieves Historic Win Milestone

Taylor Fritz opened his ATP Finals campaign with a decisive victory over Daniil Medvedev, winning 6-4, 6-3 in the season-ending tournament's round-robin stage. This victory marked Fritz’s 50th win of 2024, cementing his place in American tennis history as the first player since James Blake (2006-2007) to achieve consecutive 50-win seasons.

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Breaking Down Fritz’s Historic Streak

Fritz's consistent performance has been instrumental in setting him apart from his American peers. His ability to reach this milestone reflects not only his skill but also his resilience and growth over the years.

Yearly Win-Loss Records (Tour-Level)

  • - 2023: 54-23
  • - 2024: 50-21

Former World No. 4 James Blake’s achievements in 2006 (59 wins) and 2007 (54 wins) were the last back-to-back seasons to see an American hit this mark. Andy Roddick came close, nearly reaching 50 wins multiple years in a row, but it’s Fritz who has broken this long-standing gap.

Key Moments in the Match

Fritz’s consistency shone throughout the match as he fended off all three of Medvedev’s break point opportunities and converted two out of four of his own.

  1. - First Set Decider: Fritz clinched the first set by breaking Medvedev’s serve in a tight 4-5 game.
  2. - Crucial Break in Second Set: At 2-3, Fritz capitalized on Medvedev's lapse, breaking him to establish a lead he maintained till the end.

With a winner-to-unforced error ratio of 21 to 14, Fritz demonstrated control and precision.

Next Matches and Tournament Outlook

In the Ilie Nastase Group, Fritz’s fellow contenders include Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur, who will face each other next. Fritz’s strong start positions him well for potential success at this year’s ATP Finals.

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