"I hope I have a lot of people coming out and cheering for me": Fritz hopes to evoke Paris reception on Ultimate Tennis Showdown Return
ATPFriday, 21 July 2023 at 23:30
Taylor
Fritz will be playing in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Los Angeles and hopes
to receive local support.
The World
No. 9 will be part of the event organized by Patrick Mouratoglou this weekend,
along with fellow Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, in a Round Robin
format, followed by semifinals and a final with a total of 8 players.
Fritz will
be competing at Dignity Health Sports Park and will feel right at home since he
will be playing in his home state of California. This will be the third time
that Fritz participates in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, and he will be aiming
to win his first title.
“I hope i have a lot of people coming out and cheering for me.”
Taylor
Fritz recently experienced a controversy with the crowd during his visit to France
for the 2023 Roland Garros. On that occasion, the 25-year-old tennis player was
booed by the audience during the night session in which he defeated the local
player Arthur Rinderknech in the first round.
A gesture
of asking the fans to be quiet triggered a massive booing, so now Fritz is
looking forward to receiving support as a local player in Los Angeles.
“Yeah I
mean, I hope so. We’ll see. I hope I have a lot of people coming out and
cheering for me, like in Paris,” Fritz said.
Taylor
Fritz, with a live DJ playing to maintain the vibrant atmosphere characteristic
of UTS, was asked what song he would like the DJ to play when he hits an ace.
“Probably
go for something like Central Cee or Lil Uzi.”
One of the
changes the tournament presents compared to the ATP Tour is that the
second serve is not eliminated to maintain a faster pace of play. Fritz said
that it doesn't bother him.
“I think
it’s not bad for me because it’s obviously easier to return when you’re only
serving one serve, and then I feel pretty comfortable just playing behind one
serve. I don’t know, it worked out for me last time,” he added.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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