Fritz solidifies as Zverev's worst nightmare

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Taylor Fritz continues to grow as a tennis player, and his advance to the final of the ATP Finals 2024 signifies the consolidation of an inexorable upward trend. He defeated Alexander Zverev in a thrilling match with a score of 6-3 3-6 7-6 (3), confirming the excellent form he is in.

Nothing can be taken for granted before a tennis match, especially in a big event like the semifinals of the ATP Finals 2024. In a new chapter of one of the intimate duels that have been forged this season, Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz faced each other and delivered a spectacle worthy of two of the world's best players.

From the start of the first set, it was evident that Fritz's style posed a challenge for Zverev, who seemed unable to play as freely and aggressively as he has been in recent months. The German appeared to struggle to find his rhythm both in the shots and movement, making uncharacteristic errors that undermined his confidence. Despite this, his serve kept him in the game until Fritz made the decisive move in the seventh game, pressing with his forehand whenever possible and introducing interesting variations in height and spin, which earned him the coveted break.

- Fritz withstood Zverev's attacks with his backhand and elevated his performance in crucial moments

Breaking Sascha's serve is a remarkable feat considering he hadn't lost a service game all week. This did not distract Taylor, who maintained focus and closed the set convincingly. Moving into the second set, the tables turned abruptly. The German capitalized on a slight relaxation from his opponent, played with more margin on his forehand, and strung together impressive points to gain a substantial lead early on. Fritz's attempts on returns were thwarted by powerful serves, leading the match into the decisive set.

The most intense moments came in a third set filled with high-quality tennis and emotions. Both players showcased their best form, engaging in long and intense rallies where Zverev's backhand aimed to gain ground and prevent the American from taking control. Each point was a battle on its own, with equality at its peak, and small details would tip the balance.

- Taylor saved two break points in favor of Zverev in the eleventh game of the final set

In the eighth game, Taylor became an impregnable wall, forcing the German to take excessive risks due to the lack of openings. Skillfully, he saved three break points and roared with courage. Subsequently, it was the American who showed resilience against the German's advances, saving two break points in the eleventh game, displaying great self-confidence in crucial moments.

With all this experience, an exciting tiebreak ensued where both demonstrated their belonging to the elite of the sport. The recent precedents weighed heavily, with seven tiebreaks won by the American out of the nine played between them, and the last three encounters going in his favor. Taylor Fritz did not give anything away, executed a flawless tactical game, and caused a surprise by defeating Alexander Zverev to secure his spot in the final of the ATP Finals 2024.

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