Fritz Wins Stuttgart, Climbs to World No. 4

Taylor Fritz won his first ATP title of 2024 and ninth overall by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(0) in the Stuttgart Open final, extending his winning streak against Zverev to five and improving his head-to-head record to 8-5. Fritz delivered 11 aces, did not face a break point, and rebounded from a disappointing clay season, solidifying his status as a top grass-court player. Zverev, reaching his first grass final since 2017, is still seeking a grass-court title and joked post-match about his repeated losses to Fritz. Fritz's victory will move him up to fourth in the world rankings. Off-court tension involving social media posts by Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle added intrigue to the rivalry, though both players expressed mutual respect in their on-court remarks. The Stuttgart Open served as a key preparation for Wimbledon, which begins June 30.