The World No. 303 troubled Fritz all across the court, winning 18/23 points when he made his way to the net. He also dominated from the baseline and left Fritz searching for answers during extended rallies.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Taylor Fritz compared the loss with his quarterfinal defeat to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, which he had then claimed was the worst of his career.
While expressing disappointment in himself Fritz also praised Holt, who is making his Grand Slam debut at the US Open.
“To play someone that you’ve known forever, it definitely makes the match a lot harder” - Taylor Fritz on his defeat to Brandon Holt
Taylor Fritz and Brandon Holt are no strangers to each other’s games. The California natives first met at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Boys 10s Southern California Sectional in 2008, which Fritz won. They also practice together regularly.
Fritz stated that the familiarity with each other’s games was possibly a factor in his defeat.
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