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Taylor Fritz vs Stefanos Tsitsipas: Australian Open – Round of 16
The highest-ranked American player, Taylor Fritz, will face last year’s finalist, Stefanos Tsitsipas, in the round of 16 of the Australian Open.
Taylor Fritz Profile
Taylor Fritz is currently 12th in the ATP rankings, having reached a career-high fifth place last season. The American is coming off a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over Fabian Maroszan in the third round. Previously, he cruised past Hugo Gaston in the season round, losing only four games in total, and needed five sets to move past Facundo Diaz Acosta in the opening round.
This is the second time for Fritz to reach this stage in Melbourne after doing the same in 2022. He won the titles in Atlanta and Delray Beach last season and finished with a 56-25 record.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Profile
Stefanos Tsitsipas is ranked seventh in the world, and he has been as high as third place. He is coming off a 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 win over Luca Van Assche in the third round. Previously, he defeated Jordan Thompson and Zizou Bergs, both in four sets.
The Greek has reached at least the semifinals in Melbourne in his last three appearances, and last year, he lost in the final to Novak Djokovic. Tsitsipas won the title in Los Cabos in 2023 and finished the season with a 52-25 record.
Head-to-Head
- Fritz vs Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-4 (2023 Monte Carlo, quarterfinals)
- Tsitsipas vs Fritz 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 (2022 Australian Open, round of 16)
- Tsitsipas vs Fritz 7-6, 6-3 (2019 Paris Masters, second round)
- Tsitsipas vs Fritz 6-2, 1-6, 10-7 (2019 Laver Cup)
- Fritz vs Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3 (2018 Boddies Tennis Challenge)
- Fritz vs Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2 (2015 Boddies Tennis Challenge)
Prediction and Conclusion
Taylor Fritz will have a tough opponent standing in his way to the quarterfinals. Tsitsipas has been playing very well in his last three appearances in Melbourne, but Fritz defeated him quite easily in their last match. Both players lost a couple of sets that they shouldn’t have to on their way to the round of 16 and the real battle is up to come. Tsitsipas is a slight favorite in this match, but Fritz has everything he needs to be competitive. Both players are in their prime, and neither of them will leave the court without winning at least a set, which will take the match over 39.5 games in total.
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