Break ball for Fritz!
The world number 5 can return in this set but Zverev ensures his serve on the backhand side of Fritz who sends the ball into the net!
The two players chain together long rallies (4-2, 3-6)
This is the third sequence of more than 9 shots in the match and for the first time the American takes the upper hand!
Break confirmed for the German (4-1, 3-6)
The world number 2 wakes up in this meeting after having been dominated for more than fifty minutes by his opponent. Fritz is in a bad situation and makes a series of unforced errors.
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The second will be the right one! (3-1, 3-6)
Breath of fresh air for Zverev who places the ball in the feet of Fritz who wanted to go to the net. Change of appearance in this meeting!
First break point for Zverev!
The German can take the upper hand in this second set on Fritz’s serve, but the American counters with an ace.
We start again on the same basis as the first set (2-1, 3-6)
The start of the second set resembles the first, everyone takes their service game, but Taylor Fritz looks on top and more confident than Zverev.
Funny moment on the court!
The game has been stopped for four minutes, because the challenge requested by Zverev takes a long time to arrive. Both players are frustrated with the time taken to make the decision.
Zverev resumes with a shutout (1-0, 3-6)
Good return to action for the German who must show another face in this match if he wishes to get a decisive round.
Premier set Fritz ! (3-6)
Magnificent demonstration from the world number 5 who dominated this first set head and shoulders against the German! Nothing seems to stop him in this encounter.
Three set points for Fritz!
The American is imperturbable in this first set unlike his opponent who quickly gets annoyed! Fritz has a great opportunity to finish after thirty minutes of play.
And he confirms it with a shutout! (2-5)
The world number 2 is in full doubt! Taylor Fritz confirms the break on his service game and gets into Zverev’s head.
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Break pour Fritz ! (2-4)
It took two attempts for the American to get a break against Zverev. The German is surprised and will have to manage this low time to get this first set!
All you had to do was ask, break point for Fritz!
The American manages to get the better of Zverev at the net and obtains the first break point of the match!
Status quo on service games (2-3)
For the moment, Fritz and Zverev have each won their successive service games, no break point since the start of the match.
What a long line forehand from Fritz! (2-2)
The Californian shows great tennis and rivals Zverev in scoring!
White game for Fritz (1-2)
The 27-year-old shows his fangs at the start of the match and inflicts a shutout on his opponent.
Already five aces in just three games
Both players look to be in good shape on serve with two aces for Zverev and three for Fritz.
Zverev responds with power (1-1)
The world number 2 responded with authority to also win his service game.
First game won with authority by Fritz (0-1)
Apart from a double fault at the end of his service game, the American managed his entry into the match well and won the first game of the match!
Both players are on the court!
Zverev and Fritz have just arrived to start the meeting soon!
Taylor Fritz constantly evolving this season
The progress Fritz made in big matches is clearly reflected in his results and record. In 2024, he recorded 9 victories and 9 defeats against Top 10s, while he had only won three matches of this type in 2023. Winner of Alex de Minaur and Daniil Medvedev in the pools, Taylor Fritz advances to the second time in his career in the semi-finals of the ATP Masters.
Additionally, he consistently found himself in high-stakes situations, such as the US Open final and the Laver Cup. He became the first American since James Blake in 2006 to reach the ATP top 5.
Alexander Zverev in steamroller mode at the end of the season
After winning the last Paris-Bercy Masters, then securing 2nd place in the ATP rankings after his victory yesterday over Carlos Alcaraz, Zverev wants to continue his harvest.
The 27-year-old tennis player is 11-2 indoors this season, including his only victory against Fritz this season in the Laver Cup. To finish this season in style, the Hamburg native intends to recover his third ATP Finals title of his career.
Taylor Fritz leads 6-5 against Zverev
The American has the psychological advantage over his opponent of the day having defeated him six times, including three times just this year, compared to once for Zverev.
A small dispute exists between the two members of the Top 10 after Fritz’s girlfriend attacked the German on Instagram before retracting. In addition, Fritz eliminated the world number 2 during the last two grand slams of the season (Wimbledon and US Open).
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Zverev in Olympic form
The German Alexander Zverev signed his third victory in as many matches at the ATP Masters, Friday in Turin, beating 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz who was eliminated. Like world No.1 Jannik Sinner the day before, Zverev scored a success in the group stage with a third victory in straight sets, which gave him his ticket to the semi-finals.
Also read: Tennis: Zverev eliminates Alcaraz and qualifies for the semi-finals of the Masters
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Welcome to the first semi-final of the ATP Masters in Turin. The match will pit Alexander Zverev (ALL, n*2) against Taylor Fritz (USA, n*5).
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