Zverev heartbroken after losing to Taylor Fritz in the final 4 of the ATP Finals

On November 10, Taylor Fritz defeated Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the 2024 ATP Finals. The two engaged in a fierce battle that was determined by small details.

Zverev Heartbroken

Alexander Zverev was defeated by Taylor Fritz on November 10, in the 2024 ATP Finals semifinals. The battle between the two was fought fiercely and decided by minute details.

The second-seeded Zverev entered the 2024 ATP Finals semifinals in Turin without losing a set. As for Fritz, who was ranked fifth, his only defeat during his group stage campaign came at the hands of Jannik Sinner. With Fritz winning their last three meetings, the semifinal match marked the fifth time the two men had faced each other on the ATP Tour this year.

With a single break of serve, the American player took a one-set lead against Zverev, continuing his impressive play. After breaking Fritz for the first time during the match, the German took the second set and restored parity. In the third set, the pair maintained their outstanding serving performance, with Fritz defeating Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (3) in a tiebreak.

After losing to Fritz once more, Zverev was heartbroken and complained about his lost opportunities in the press conference that followed the game. Zverev stated that he felt he played better than Fritz that day and had created more opportunities to take the lead, so it would be more difficult to move on from this loss.

He talked about it and said: “I think this one will hurt maybe a bit more because again, as I said, I thought I played at a decent level and I had more chances generally in the third set. I felt like statistically and shot-wise, my level maybe was even higher than his until the important moments. That’s where I kind of blew it. This one will hurt more than the other few.”

Alexander Zverev in 2024

Alexander Zverev

69 - 21win/loss

Hard
29-10
I Hard
11-3
Clay
23-6
Grass
6-2
27 year old
LWWWWWWWWL
2024 Highlights

Now the world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 16th of November when he surrendered to world no.5 Taylor Fritz 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Presently, during this year Zverev has managed to achieve a composed 69-21 match record. The German conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander got to the final at the French Open and Hamburg.

Alexander Zverev will come up against the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current record is 6-2 for Zverev.

Zverev conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander was the finalist at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).

Alexander won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Zverev
the Nitto ATP Finals
Zverev's Record

Fritz in the Nitto ATP Finals, ranking, and results in 2024

Taylor Fritz

52 - 22win/loss

Hard
22-10
I Hard
5-3
Clay
15-7
Grass
10-2
27 year old
WWLWLLWWWW
2024 Highlights

Currently the world no.5 (career-high), the American has managed to achieve a 52-22 win-loss record in 2024. Fritz ended his run in the round-robin after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3 3-6 7-63.

Taylor Fritz will come up against the world no.7 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. The head to head is 2-1 for Ruud.

Fritz has won 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. The American was the runner-up in Munich (BMW Open) and at the U.S. Open.

Fritz won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Fritz
the Nitto ATP Finals
Fritz's Record
Fritz
Projected
Draw

Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz faced off 12 times. The head to head is 7-5 for Fritz. Before, the last time they played, Taylor Fritz won 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 16th of November 2024.

You can watch the highlights in the following video.

Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz

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Alexander Zverev in 2024

Alexander Zverev

69 - 21win/loss

Hard
29-10
I Hard
11-3
Clay
23-6
Grass
6-2
27 year old
LWWWWWWWWL
2024 Highlights

Ranked world no.2 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 16th of November when he surrendered to world no.5 Taylor Fritz 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

This year Zverev has managed to achieve a 69-21 match record. Zverev clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander got to the final at the French Open and Hamburg.

Alexander Zverev will compete against the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual record is 6-2 for Zverev.

The German conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. Alexander was the runner-up at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).

The German won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Zverev
the Nitto ATP Finals
Zverev's Record

Fritz in the Nitto ATP Finals, ranking, and results in 2024

Taylor Fritz

52 - 22win/loss

Hard
22-10
I Hard
5-3
Clay
15-7
Grass
10-2
27 year old
WWLWLLWWWW
2024 Highlights

Ranked no.5 (career-high), Taylor has achieved a composed 52-22 match record in 2024. Fritz ended his run in the round-robin after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3 3-6 7-63.

Taylor Fritz will square off with the world no.7 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Ruud.

The American conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. The American was the finalist in Munich (BMW Open) and at the U.S. Open.

The American won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Fritz
the Nitto ATP Finals
Fritz's Record
Fritz
Projected
Draw

Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz squared off 12 times. Their actual record is 7-5 for Fritz. The last time they squared off, Taylor Fritz won 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 16th of November 2024.

In the following video you can watch the highlights.

Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz

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