Fritz reveals one of its changes to be among the best players

Taylor Fritz is already a finalist of the ATP Finals 2024 after defeating none other than Alexander Zverev in a thrilling match (6-3 3-6 7-6). The American thus reaches his first finals in this tournament, and whether he wins or loses, he will have achieved the best year of his career, being a US Open finalist and securing two ATP titles, resulting in him currently holding the world number 4 position. Additionally, he is the first American finalist in this year-end event since James Blake achieved it in 2006.

At 27 years old, Taylor Fritz is at his peak. Although he has the typical style of the American school marked by a powerful serve, the Californian has shown great mastery in all aspects of the game and has improved dramatically in the last two years, achieving great results in top tournaments and even winning a Masters 1000 title. After his victory against Zverev in the ATP Finals 2024, the American took part in a press conference to assess his week and season.

- Taylor Fritz, among the best

The American was asked about what decided the match: "The key was playing very well in crucial points; I managed to serve big in the tough moments of the match." He was also questioned about whether he perceives himself as one of the top players on the circuit: "I've always believed I belong to the group of players who reach the big finals. It's not about results, but about feeling how I play. For example, in Shanghai, I felt I was playing good tennis and reached the semifinals. This week, I defeated three amazing players and played fantastically. I feel that in the last two weeks, I have improved a lot."

- Zverev's nemesis

They have faced each other 12 times, with seven victories going to the American's side. Equally surprising is that Fritz has won the last four encounters: "To be honest, all the matches we've played could have had different outcomes; they were very tight. There have been crucial moments, like in the US Open and today I felt those were the situations to push through."

- Changes in his game

"I don't want to reveal the changes I've been working on because I think it would give everyone ideas about what might have made me uncomfortable and they wouldn't have noticed... But the truth is that there are certain forehand shots that I'm executing better than before, and that has been a great change for me, something I've started working on recently. It was something that bothered me in some matches against the top players, and now I see great improvements. I'm at my peak."

"I wouldn't say Sascha is a comfortable or uncomfortable opponent, rather I feel quite neutral against many opponents. In contrast, Carlos Alcaraz is uncomfortable for me. When I played against him in the Laver Cup, I felt his level was very high and he seemed quite unplayable. I didn't feel good there. Novak also feels quite uncomfortable to me," as Fritz has faced Djokovic ten times and has never managed to beat him.

- Possible replay of the US Open final

"The conditions here are very different from those at the US Open, there I just tried to stay alive with my serve and capitalize on his errors. I didn't feel that way here; I was more comfortable from the baseline and had opportunities in that match, only he capitalized better on important points, as he is the best player in the world."

"I may have a psychological advantage in this match, as if he feels like the favorite, he will play with a bit more control, whereas I would feel like I have nothing to lose."

The final of the ATP Finals 2024 will be between Taylor Fritz and the winner of the Jannik Sinner Vs Casper Ruud match. The final will be played tomorrow, Sunday, November 17.

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