After defeating Taylor Fritz in Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz opened his post-match speech with a sincere tribute to his opponent. The Spanish star, known for his humility and sportsmanship, took a moment to acknowledge Fritz’s performance and character.
“I want to start with Taylor. Such a great tennis player, such a great athlete. It’s always really tough playing against you. Congrats for a great tournament to you and your team. All the best for the rest of the season,” Alcaraz said on court.
A competitive clash in Tokyo
The match was a high-intensity battle, showcasing the aggressive baseline play and athleticism of both players. Alcaraz’s victory secured his place in the final, but his words reflected the mutual respect that has grown between the two on tour.
Alcaraz’s growth as a leader
Beyond his tennis achievements, Alcaraz continues to impress with his maturity and leadership. His message to Fritz highlighted the camaraderie that defines the ATP circuit, especially among the new generation of stars.
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ATP Shanghai - Taylor Fritz's projected path
Fritz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.5, the American has achieved a composed 49-18 match record in 2025. Fritz is participating in Shanghai where he managed to beat
The American clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Australia, Stuttgart and Eastbourne. Fritz reached the final in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships).
Fritz won 12 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts and 5 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
ATP Shanghai - Carlos Alcaraz's projected path
Alcaraz in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.1, the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 67-7 win-loss record in 2025. Alcaraz is currently competing in Shanghai where he beat
Alcaraz clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Alcaraz got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
Carlos won 24 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 5 times. Their actual record is 4-1 for Alcaraz.