Carlos Alcaraz saw his 13-match winning streak come to an abrupt halt at the Laver Cup, going down 6-3, 6-2 to Taylor Fritz. The loss also brought an early end to his return to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, a position he reclaimed for the first time since 2023.
Fritz’s overpowering display
Fritz dictated play from the baseline and capitalized on Alcaraz’s 19 unforced errors, compared to his own 10. His aggressive shot-making and unwavering court coverage left the Spaniard struggling to impose his usual dominant style.
Alcaraz reflects on the defeat
Alcaraz refused to blame his ranking for the loss, praising his opponent’s quality instead. “It wasn’t the match that I was expecting, but I think I have to look a little bit to him that I think he played great tennis,” he said. “Taylor played a great match, really solid, playing aggressive when he could. I think everything went to his side, so I had to congratulate him and that he played a much better game than I did.”
Ranking pressure not to blame
Asked whether being World No. 1 added stress, Alcaraz dismissed the notion. “It was a little bit of extra pressure, because of the way that the day was going on, but it wasn’t because I’m the No. 1 in the world,” he explained. “I think the ranking is just a number. It shouldn’t give you the pressure that you have to win everything and every match.”
Taylor Fritz in 2025
Now the world no.5, Fritz played his last match on the 21st of September when he lost to world no.16 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 3-6 6-4
in the Rubber 4 of the Davis Cup (draw).At present, during this year Taylor has an overall 44-17 win-loss record. The American has won 3 titles in 2025 in Australia, Stuttgart and Eastbourne.
He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships) on the 24th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters)
on the 1st of October.ATP Davis Cup - Taylor Fritz's projected path
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Now the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 21st of September when he defeated world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 24th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has a 61-7 record. Carlos conquered 7 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Spaniard reached the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships) on the 24th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 1st of October.
ATP U.S. Open - Carlos Alcaraz's projected path
Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 4 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.