“If Taylor Fritz ever wins a Major, this will have been the moment of his origin story” – Andrea Petkovic on American’s expression after US Open loss

Andrea Petkovic’s perspective on Taylor Fritz’s loss to Jannik Sinner in the 2024 US Open final is quite insightful. She suggests that while losing in such a high-stakes match can be challenging, it could also be a pivotal moment in Fritz’s career. This “origin story” could potentially set the stage for future successes, as such experiences often fuel a player’s growth and determination.

Taylor Fritz had an impressive run at the 2024 US Open, defeating top 10 players like Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud to reach the final. Despite his strong performance throughout the tournament, he fell short against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the final, losing 3-6, 4-6, 5-7 in a match that lasted two hours and 17 minutes.

With his loss in the 2024 US Open final, Taylor Fritz’s attempt to become the first American male player to win a Major in 21 years came to an end. The 26-year-old appeared visibly disappointed after the match. Andrea Petkovic noted his dismay in her recent Substack newsletter, reflecting on how such moments can be pivotal for a player’s future.

Andrea Petkovic observed that Taylor Fritz showed visible signs of disappointment, with his “mouth contorting” as he waited for the trophy ceremony to start. She suggested that while this loss was a tough moment, it could also serve as a crucial part of his “origin story” if he goes on to win a Major title in the future. This experience might become a significant catalyst for his career development.

“I could see a plan forming in Taylor Fritz’ face after he had lost the final, sitting on the bench, sweat dripping from his hair, the mouth contorting,” Andrea Petkovic wrote on Substack. “If he ever wins a major title, this moment right there will have been the

moment of his origin story.”

Taylor Fritz rises to World No. 7 in the latest ATP rankings

Despite his disappointing end at the US Open, Taylor Fritz had a successful 2024 season on the ATP Tour. He boasts a 44-17 win-loss record, with titles in Eastbourne and Delray Beach, and runner-up finishes in New York and Munich. His strong performance throughout the season has propelled him back into the top 10 ATP rankings, now at No. 7. Additionally, he reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and advanced to the semifinals at the Madrid Open and the Italian Open.

Aside from his US Open run, Taylor Fritz had notable performances at the Majors in 2024, reaching the quarterfinals at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. In the ATP Masters 1000 series, he also had strong results, making it to the semifinals at the Madrid Open and the quarterfinals at the Italian Open.

Aside from his US Open run, Taylor Fritz had a standout year in 2024, reaching the quarterfinals at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. In the ATP Masters 1000 series, he achieved impressive results, reaching the semifinals at the Madrid Open and the quarterfinals at the Italian Open.