Taylor Fritz stuns Alexander Zverev, reaches his second Wimbledon quarter-final
Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev to reach the quarter-finals at 2024 Wimbledon. Fritz made a formidable turnaround after losing the first two sets. He eventually claimed a 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-3 win in the men's singles fourth-round clash after over three hours. Notably, Zverev still eyes his maiden quarter-final appearance at Wimbledon. Here are the key stats.
A look at match stats
Fritz won a total of 157 points and 69 winners throughout the match. He served 15 aces compared to Zverev's 19. The American had a win percentage of 83 and 69 in the first and second serves, respectively. He converted two of his four break points. Fritz recorded 23 unforced errors, while Zverev registered three double-faults.
First American since Roddick with this feat
As per Opta, Fritz has become the first American to reach the men's singles quarter-finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in a calendar year since Andy Roddick, who achieved this feat in 2009.
Zverev's maiden quarter-final appearance
As mentioned, Zverev is yet to go past the fourth round at Wimbledon. Interestingly, Wimbledon remains the only Grand Slam where Zverev is yet to clear this stage. He now owns a win-loss record of 16-7 at the grass-court Grand Slam. Zverev has reached at least the quarter-finals at the other three Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, and US Open).
Winning from two sets down
As per ATP, this was the third instance of Fritz bouncing back and winning from two sets down. Fritz first attained this feat against Mischa Zverev in the first round at the 2018 US Open.
Fritz continues to rule on grass
According to ATP, Fritz has now won eight back-to-back grass-court matches, starting from the Rothesay International in Eastbourne. Notably, three of his eight titles have come on grass. Despite losing, Zverev leads Fritz 5-4 in the ATP head-to-head series, including 2-1 at Wimbledon. Fritz will next take on 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Notably, Fritz leads Musetti 2-1 on the ATP tour.
