Fritz boasts about American tennis: "With the players we have, we will win a Grand Slam at some point"

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Taylor Fritz seems to have regained good feelings in his tennis after his tough elimination in Indian Wells, where he fell in the round of 16 against Jack Draper. After a shaky start to the season, the world number four is confident about going far in the Miami Open 2025. He has already reached the round of 16 by defeating Dennis Shapovalov (7-5, 6-3) and will face 'Lucky Loser' Adam Walton for a spot in the quarterfinals. Fritz aims to replicate his success in his country, as he did in Indian Wells in 2022.

In addition to talking about his upcoming opponent, he also discussed the current level of American tennis and the differences between playing on the center court at the Hard Rock Stadium and on the outer courts.

Little information on Adam Walton

"I don't know much. I watched a bit before my match in the locker room, but it seems he has a great game, a big serve. Sometimes it happens that you feel really good as a 'Lucky Loser'. You come in with nothing to lose and start playing very well. I feel like these things don't happen all the time, so obviously I need to be prepared. He has nothing to lose."

Great moment for American tennis

"We have a very strong group, a very good group of guys. I think we have been making each other better for a long time, and the result is what we have now, many high-quality guys. I believe with the players we have, we will win a Grand Slam at some point. Obviously, I was close (runner-up at the last US Open) so I think the fact that I was so close and almost did it shows others that we are right there."

Comfort of living in Miami and not having to stay in a hotel

"It's very nice. In fact, where I live is closer than the hotels where everyone stays. It's great to drive my own car and sleep in my own bed. I have done well in the past when I've had these conditions."

Expects a closely contested match

"I don't think the serve will necessarily be the key. I think obviously we both have big serves. I think that will make for not many opportunities on both sides. So it will probably come down more to who takes those important points because it's not like when you play against someone with a not so good serve, where you can get into many return games and get break opportunities. If you play against someone with a good serve, you may only have a couple of chances to get the break. I think that's where a good service game becomes crucial."

Difference between the center court and outer courts

"The only thing I find annoying about playing on center court is how different it is from the other courts. It will never be the same as the other courts because they are placed on a football field. It won't be able to replicate the same as the outdoor courts that are laid on asphalt or concrete. It's set on a field. It will always be a bit different. I would also say that around the time I'm playing or a little before, the shadow that crosses the middle of the court is also extremely bothersome," concludes Fritz, who aims to make up for his exit in Indian Wells with a victory in Miami, which would bring him closer to the third spot in the rankings held by Carlos Alcaraz.
 

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