Taylor Fritz Bio

  • • Began playing tennis at age 2 because both parents played.
  • • Son, Jordan; father, Guy, is a tennis coach; mother, Kathy May, was a Top-10 player on women's tour; brothers, Chris and Kyle.
  • • Likes all surfaces. Favourite shots are serve and forehand.
  • • Favourite tournament is US Open.
  • • Idols growing up were Juan Martin del Potro and Pete Sampras, who presented him with a cake on 18th birthday at 2015 Monterrey, MEX Challenger.
  • • Dream opponents are Sampras and Andre Agassi.
  • • Named 2016 ATP Newcomer of the Year.
  • • Enjoys playing golf and FIFA.
  • • Fan of Manchester United and Los Angeles Chargers (NFL).
  • • During COVID-19 pandemic, teamed with social media influencer Addison Rae to win a Nintendo Mario Tennis tournament and donate $1 million to No Kid Hungry, which works to end child hunger in USA.
  • • Underwent right knee surgery on 8 June 2021 and won his Wimbledon 1R match 3 weeks later (d. Nakashima).
  • • Captured 2022 Indian Wells title after injuring ankle in SF and 2022 Tokyo title following quarantine in Seoul due to COVID-19.
     

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