Fritz reflects ahead of ATP Cup: 'I'm really excited'

Ahead of the ATP Cup which has its first iteration in a few weeks, Taylor Fritz has given his thoughts on representing his country.

Fritz of course will be involved with Team USA and it is something he is really excited for.

He added as well that Perth is always a city he has wanted to visit; so from his perspective, it will be an overall memorable experience.

"I’m really excited to go and start the year off by playing guaranteed matches against some of the world’s best players in the first week of the 2020 season. It’s going to be an incredible new event for players and fans. Every match will be critical to the overall result and whether the United States progress to the Final Eight [in Sydney]," said Fritz.

"That will provide pressure and extra nerves, but it will mean everyone will see who has put in the work during the off-season. Also, I have always liked the look of the Perth Arena. Being able to see some of the beautiful city will mean it’s going to be a memorable experience. I never thought I’d be able to visit,

We play a lot individually and at the end of the year, you’re measured by your position in the ATP Rankings. But we don’t get to compete that often as a team, with fellow players cheering you on from the side of the court."

Fritz added as well that having past experience with John Isner at the Laver Cup will help him a lot when his campaign begins.

"Winning and losing certainly adds a lot of extra energy to matches when you’re playing for your country, but I’ve found it does help me to play better. It’s going to be great to play alongside John, as I did at the Laver Cup in September. It was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to the ATP Cup. It will be really fun. These events bring the team close together and you cheer each other."

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