Taylor Fritz Stuns Alexander Zverev to Book Halle Final Against Compatriot Frances Tiafoe
Alexander Zverev's Halle Open campaign was halted after a 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5 semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on Saturday. Frances Tiafoe also advanced to the final, defeating Daniel Altmaier 6-1, 6-3.
Zverev, a two-time Halle finalist, had a poor record against Fritz, losing their previous six meetings. Despite a strong start, Fritz levelled the match by winning 12 consecutive points in the second set. The American then produced a late break in the decider to secure victory, striking 19 aces and winning 87% of his first-serve points.
Fritz attributed his win to feeling better than Zverev, who appeared to be struggling with an unspecified issue. Tiafoe, meanwhile, breezed through his semi-final, dominating Altmaier to set up an all-American final against Fritz.
Zverev, a two-time Halle finalist, had a poor record against Fritz, losing their previous six meetings. Despite a strong start, Fritz levelled the match by winning 12 consecutive points in the second set. The American then produced a late break in the decider to secure victory, striking 19 aces and winning 87% of his first-serve points.
Fritz attributed his win to feeling better than Zverev, who appeared to be struggling with an unspecified issue. Tiafoe, meanwhile, breezed through his semi-final, dominating Altmaier to set up an all-American final against Fritz.
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