“Makes me really proud,” Taylor Fritz thanks record crowd after winning the Delray Beach title

Taylor Fritz is really proud to be able to win the Del Ray Beach Open title in front of a huge home crowd.

Taylor Fritz (Image Credit: MARCA)

Taylor Fritz won his first ATP tournament this season and fifth title in his career by winning the Del Ray Beach Open 2023. The World No.7 was the favorite to win this event, however, he had to really work hard towards his victory in the final against Miomir Kecmanovic.

He defeated the Serbian 6-0, 5-7, 6-2. This is also his fourth trophy in the last four months. He won the Indian Wells Open in March of 2022. Since then he has performed extremely well in the tournaments. He also debuted in the ATP Finals last year and reached till the semi-final round of this tournament.

Taylor Fritz was particularly excited about playing in front of his home crowd as he returned to this competition after a gap of three years. He last played in this tournament in 2020.

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“This year was incredible after losing in the first and second round [almost] every single year I’d been here. I couldn’t be happier with coming back and having this result,” he said in an interview after winning the title.

The Del Ray Beach Open is slowly becoming one of the most viewed tennis tournaments in the world. The event set a new attendance record this week, with an American in the final for the eighth time in the past nine editions of the event.

“My first time back here in quite a while and the event was amazing. The fans especially, the turnout was incredible and it makes me really proud to be an American playing at a home event, with how many people were in the stands,” he continued.

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Taylor Fritz is worried for his friend Reilly Opelka

Taylor Fritz and Reilly Opelka (Image Credit: Tennis.com)

Although, Taylor Fritz is making giant strides on the tennis circuit, he is also concerned for his friend and tennis professional Reilly Opelka. Reilly Opelka has currently dropped in the ATP rankings to No.81 because of his long absence from the tour. He last participated in the CITI Open in August last year. He last participated in the CITI Open in August last year. Here, he reached till the third round of the competition however, lost to Nick Kyrgios.

Reilly Opelka was scheduled to play in the Del Ray Beach Open 2023. However, his team informed that he is still not ready. Fritz wanted to see his compatriot in action, however, the recent news disappointed him.

“It’s horrible. He started last year very strong. He played very good tennis. It sucks. It can happen to any of us at any time. You never know when you might be out for eight months. It’s really sad to see. He’s one of my best friends. I can not wait to see it. I haven’t had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him because he hasn’t taken part in the tournaments,” he added further.

Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz would be preparing for the 2023 Indian Wells Open. He is the defending champion.

“Makes me really proud,” Taylor Fritz thanks record crowd after winning the Delray Beach title

Taylor Fritz is worried for his friend Reilly Opelka

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