In a recent press conference, Taylor Fritz, currently ranked number 12 in the world, opened up about the difficulties of facing Novak Djokovic on the tennis court. Fritz, who was defeated by Djokovic in a four-set battle at the Australian Open, highlighted the Serbian’s exceptional speed and ability to maintain a high level of play during crucial moments.
One of the main challenges Fritz pointed out was Djokovic’s ability to consistently keep up the pace without slowing down. According to Fritz, this forces his opponents to work hard and execute their shots perfectly in order to earn points. Fritz mentioned that the first two sets of their match were particularly long because Djokovic never missed a second serve, making it difficult for Fritz to gain any free points.
Fritz also revealed that during the match, he saved fifteen consecutive break points from Djokovic, showing his resilience and determination. However, he acknowledged that he should have played his service games better to avoid finding himself in such a precarious position.
When discussing the overall record between him and Djokovic, Fritz acknowledged that the majority of their previous encounters took place when he was a much younger and less experienced player. He noted that from their sixth meeting onwards, the matches became much closer, indicating his growth and improvement as a player. Fritz admitted that he had played poorly in their last two encounters, but felt that there was one match in which he performed well. Despite his negative record against Djokovic, Fritz remained optimistic, stating that if he could replicate his performance in the first two sets of their recent match, he might have a chance of taking the Serbian to a fifth set in the future.
Fritz’s comments shed light on the immense challenge that players face when going up against Djokovic. The Serbian’s speed, consistency, and ability to maintain a high level of play make him a formidable opponent. Fritz’s resilience and determination in their recent match demonstrate his potential to compete at the highest level. As he continues to develop and gain more experience, Fritz remains hopeful that he can improve his record against Djokovic and potentially achieve greater success in the future.
