Fritz: "Playing like I did in the first two sets, no one can do too much against me"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 8 Jul 2025 | 19.28

Taylor Fritz, semifinalist statements at Wimbledon 2025. Photo: gettyimages

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Taylor Fritz shows permanent growth, establishing himself as a worthy semifinalist of Wimbledon 2025. After defeating Khachanov in four sets, the American shared interesting reflections in the press conference about his trajectory and what he expects from the challenge of reaching the grand final.

Exploring his limits and improving in every aspect of the game. This has been the path of Taylor Fritz's career for years, one of the most consistent members of the top 10 who strives to prove his high status as a tennis player through results. Reaching the semifinals of Wimbledon 2025 is no small feat for a man who had to survive the early rounds of the tournament and has gained immense confidence to continue growing.

- Maximum confidence in his chances of success at Wimbledon 2025

"I continue to be very demanding of myself. I believe that is crucial to becoming a better player each day as it gives me tremendous motivation. I have learned not to get frustrated when things aren't going well; I just persevere. In practice, I strive to be a perfectionist," explained the American, aware of the great opportunity ahead of him, but knowing that to win the tournament, he will have to defeat some of the best in the world.

This doesn't diminish Fritz's confidence, as he remained resolute. "Grass is a surface that levels the playing field a lot. I believe I am closer to the best, like Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic, here at Wimbledon 2025 than in Roland Garros, for example. I know that if I play like I did today in the first two sets, no one can do much against me," he said, attributing a significant part of his improvement to experience. "Having already played several quarterfinals of Grand Slam tournaments gives me a lot of confidence to face situations of maximum competitive stress. I have learned not to place too much importance on the result, which helps me bring out my best level. But the key is that I am a much better tennis player than I was two years ago," he explained.

- Why he had to be bandaged on his feet

"It's not a blister issue, but I wear a kind of padding under my feet to minimize the abrasion caused by constantly stopping and starting. Many tennis players wear this type of bandage, and sometimes it comes loose on me. I am convinced that if I played a five-set match without that protection, I wouldn't be able to walk the next day. Nowadays, tennis players generate incredible friction due to how we slide and pivot on the court," commented the American.

- The importance of his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, for his professional success

"My improvement as a tennis player since being with her is very evident. She has helped me a lot; she is key to keeping me focused, motivates me to do the right thing at every moment, and to stay healthy. Having someone who pushes you in the right direction is fantastic," affirmed Taylor Fritz, who dreams of taking a further step in his journey in Wimbledon 2025, something that will require his best version in the upcoming semifinal match.

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