Frances Tiafoe supplied some excessive phrases for Taylor Fritz as he insists his fellow compatriot is a “particular participant.” Fritz has been on the rise in latest months and it began when he made his maiden Masters semifinal in Indian Wells final October.
Again then, Fritz made the semifinal earlier than shedding to Nikoloz Basilashvili. This 12 months, Fritz reached his first second week of a Grand Slam on the Australian Open and final month achieved a career-high rating of No. 16 on the earth.
“Taylor is particular. He all the time had an excellent serve, however what impressed me was that he crushes his forehand and assaults much more. However a very powerful factor, actually, is that he strikes a lot better. I believe he actually took the time to work on his strikes.
He is not one of many quickest guys on the market, however for his dimension he strikes loads higher and that earns him some key factors. I hope he’ll proceed (to enhance),” Tiafoe mentioned of Fritz per We Love Tennis.
Fritz assured in his recreation
Fritz is having fun with one other robust run in Indian Wells as he made the quarterfinal within the desert.
“I believe simply my degree as a participant has gone up. I believe I’ve gone up a number of ranges,” Fritz mentioned in Indian Wells. “I believe I’m a manner higher participant than I used to be after I was right here final 12 months and I believe I’ve improved loads.”
Fritz, ranked at No. 20 on the earth, has set some large objectives for this season as he goals to interrupt into the top-10 for the primary time in his profession in 2022. “I count on much more of myself,” he defined. “Again then I used to be ranked about 40, and now I’m between 15 and 20. My purpose is to maneuver into the top-10. So I undoubtedly have loads greater expectations.”