World No. 4 Taylor Fritz shared his insights into the demanding nature of the tennis tour and his recent physical struggles following a hard-fought win against Fabian Marozsan in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The match concluded with a score of 2/6, 7/6(4), 7/6(1) in favor of the American.
With this victory, Fritz has now achieved 50 wins for the third consecutive season. This notable accomplishment makes him the first American male player to do so since Andy Roddick, who reached this milestone across four seasons from 2002 to 2005.
My schedule is incredibly grueling. I sustained an injury during the Tokyo final on Tuesday, and I`m still experiencing pain in my leg. Honestly, I consider myself quite fortunate because I felt significantly better than I had anticipated before stepping onto the court for this match.
The playing conditions here are vastly different. I struggled to get a true feel for the ball`s bounce on this particular court. It`s exceptionally slow, necessitating a completely different approach to the game. It would have been ideal to have a few more practice sessions, but I simply didn`t have the luxury of time.
During such an extended competitive period, it`s very easy to lose focus and succumb to thoughts like, `Well, today isn`t my day, I`m just going home.` However, it`s my responsibility to maintain motivation and continue to fight through these challenges.
Fritz conveyed these thoughts during an interview conducted on court immediately following his match.
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