Fritz makes an important update in Washington on the status of his knee

Taylor Fritz sent a message of reassurance after qualifying for the semifinals of the ATP 500 Washington 2026. The American raised some concern again as he felt discomfort in his knee during the epic victory against Alex Michelsen, but assured in a press conference that he doesn't believe the problem is serious and fully trusts he will be ready to face Brandon Nakashima.

The Californian explained that the discomfort was practically identical to what he experienced during the tournament in Dallas and that, based on experience, he never thought it was a serious injury.

Fritz assures that he had the same sensations in Dallas

"I had exactly the same thing happen with my right knee as in Dallas. The same injury, in the same spot, a very sharp pain. It's more like a little twist," Fritz explained.

The American recalled that that experience allowed him to handle the incident very calmly. "Since it had already happened to me in Dallas, I had a lot of confidence that I just needed to see the physiotherapist, work on the area a bit, and play a few games for it to start getting better. That's exactly what happened there. I twisted it, felt a very intense and strange pain, but then it just disappeared. After the change of sides, I played four more games, and it stopped being a problem," he stated.

These statements are especially relevant considering that Fritz has been dealing with tendonitis in his knee since the end of last season. That ailment had already forced him to stay two months away from the courts after the Miami Masters 1000 and also affected his loss against Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

However, the American expressed great optimism regarding his physical condition ahead of the crucial stretch of the North American tour. When asked if he was concerned about the situation, he was emphatic: "I think it's totally fine."

A reassuring message for a Fritz who seems to have regained his best level in Washington and will now seek a spot in the final against Nakashima, hoping to definitively leave behind the physical issues that have hindered his season.

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