Taylor Fritz staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to stun fourth seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday.
Fritz, the 13th seed, faced an uphill battle against Zverev's formidable serve. However, the American displayed resilience and determination, breaking the German for the first time in the tournament to claim the third set.
The momentum shifted in Fritz's favor as he edged the fourth set in a tie-break. With his powerful groundstrokes, Fritz broke Zverev again in the fourth game of the decider, forcing the German into errors.
Fritz maintained his dominance, serving with authority and breaking Zverev once more to lead 5-2. Despite Zverev's valiant efforts, Fritz sealed the match in style, hitting a total of 69 winners against 23 unforced errors.
The American's victory sets up a quarter-final clash with Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Fritz's triumph marks a significant achievement in his career, as he continues to impress on the grass courts.
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