Taylor Fritz Reaches ATP Finals Title Match

Taylor Fritz has become the first American to reach the Nitto ATP Finals title match since James Blake in 2006, after defeating Alexander Zverev in a tense three-set match. Fritz delivered a high-quality performance, ending Zverev's service game dominance and securing his victory in a third-set tie-break. This victory marks Fritz's fourth consecutive win over Zverev and propels him into his fifth final of the season, where he aims to achieve the biggest title of his career. Zverev had a strong performance leading up to the semifinals, winning all his group matches, including a victory over Carlos Alcaraz. Despite Zverev's impressive form and a perfect record in the group stage, his eight-match winning streak was halted by Fritz. The final will see Fritz face either Jannik Sinner or Casper Ruud, with Fritz rising to a career-high ranking if Ruud does not win the tournament.