History of Taylor Fritz in Timeline

Taylor Fritz is a highly ranked American professional tennis player, achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in November 2024. He has secured ten ATP Tour singles titles, highlighted by his Masters 1000 victory at the 2022 Indian Wells Open. Fritz reached the finals of the 2024 US Open and the 2024 ATP Finals, solidifying his position as a top player in the sport. Additionally, he holds a career-best doubles ranking of No. 104.

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1988: Michael Chang in ATP final

In 1988, Michael Chang reached an ATP final. This is referenced when Taylor Fritz became the youngest American to reach an ATP final since Michael Chang.

1995: Reached career win milestone

At the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open, Taylor Fritz defeated Francisco Cerúndolo for his 250th career win making him the sixth man born in 1995 or later to reach that milestone.

1996: Pete Sampras American Champion

In 1996, Pete Sampras became the American Champion, a feat Taylor Fritz repeated in 2022

2001: Andre Agassi Won Indian Wells Title

In 2001, Andre Agassi won the Indian Wells title. This is referenced when Taylor Fritz marked the first time an American man had won the Indian Wells title since Andre Agassi.

2001: First American since Andre Agassi to reach fourth round at each Grand Slam event in the same season

Seeded 12th at the US Open in 2024, Fritz became the first American since Andre Agassi in 2001 to reach the fourth round at each of the Grand Slam events in the same season.

2005: All-American matchup at a Grand Slam

At the US Open in 2024, Fritz set up an all-American matchup with Frances Tiafoe, the first at a Grand Slam since 2005 at the US Open.

2006: First American to reach the ATP Finals championship match since James Blake

In November at the ATP Finals in 2024, Taylor Fritz became the first American to reach the championship match at the ATP Finals since James Blake in 2006. He ultimately lost the final to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

2008: Multiple American players reached the quarterfinals in Rome since 2008

At the 2024 Italian Open, multiple American players (with Tommy Paul) reached the quarterfinals in singles in Rome since 2008.

2009: First American man to reach the semifinals of Madrid since it switched to clay

At the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open, Taylor Fritz became the first American man to reach the semifinals of Madrid since it switched to clay in 2009 and the third after Andre Agassi and Robby Ginepri.

2012: John Isner Reached Indian Wells Final

In 2012, John Isner reached the final at Indian Wells. This is referenced when Taylor Fritz became the first American to reach the final at the event since John Isner.

March 2013: Competed in first ITF event

In March 2013, at the age of 15, Taylor Fritz competed in his first ITF event, a Grade-4 tournament in Clairemont.

2014: Reached Semifinals at Junior Wimbledon and Won Osaka Mayor's Cup

In 2014, Taylor Fritz reached the semifinals at the Junior Wimbledon tournament and won his first Grade A tournament at the Osaka Mayor's Cup.

September 2015: Turned professional after US Open win

In September 2015, after winning the Junior US Open, Taylor Fritz turned professional and quickly rose in the ATP rankings, winning multiple Challenger Tour titles.

2015: Named ITF Junior World Champion

In 2015, Taylor Fritz reached at least the quarterfinal of all four junior Grand Slam tournaments. This major success helped him finish the year as the number-one-ranked boy's junior tennis player, for which he was named the 2015 ITF Junior World Champion.

2015: Won Junior Major Singles Title at US Open

In 2015, Taylor Fritz won a junior major singles title at the US Open and was the runner-up in junior singles at the French Open.

2016: Married Raquel Pedraza

In 2016, Taylor Fritz married Raquel Pedraza.

2016: Reached First ATP Final at Memphis and Broke Top 100

In 2016, Taylor Fritz reached his first ATP final at Memphis, becoming the youngest American to do so since Michael Chang in 1988. He also cracked the top 100 for the first time after reaching the quarterfinals in Acapulco.

2016: Reached Happy Valley Final and Australian Open Main Draw

In 2016, Taylor Fritz won against Dudi Sela at Happy Valley and reached his first Grand Slam main draw at the Australian Open, where he lost in the first round.

2016: Father named US Olympic Development Coach of the Year

In 2016, Taylor Fritz's father, Guy Henry Fritz, was named US Olympic Development Coach of the Year. Also, Taylor's parents divorced when he was 18.

2017: Jack Sock in Top 10

In 2017, Jack Sock was in the top 10. Taylor Fritz became the first American to crack the Top 10 since Jack Sock in 2017.

2017: Birth of son, Jordan

In 2017, Taylor Fritz's son, Jordan, was born with former pro tennis player Raquel Pedraza.

November 5, 2018: Reached Career-High Ranking of World No. 47

On November 5, 2018, Taylor Fritz achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 47, helped by his work with Paul Annacone.

2018: Reached the semifinals at Wimbledon since John Isner in 2018

At Wimbledon in 2025, Fritz defeated Karen Khachanov to reach the semifinals for the first time in that tournament, becoming the first American man to do so since John Isner in 2018.

2018: John Isner participated in ATP Finals

In 2018, John Isner participated in the ATP Finals. Taylor Fritz qualified for the 2022 ATP Finals, the first American to participate since John Isner in 2018.

2018: Returned to Top 100 and Won Challenger Title

In 2018, Taylor Fritz returned to the Top 100 of the ATP rankings after reaching the final in New Caledonia. Following a loss in qualifying at the Australian Open, he then won his first Challenger title in two years at the inaugural event in Newport Beach.

August 5, 2019: Achieved Career-High Ranking of World No. 25

On August 5, 2019, Taylor Fritz achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 25. He ended the year ranked No. 32 in the world.

2019: Won Title at Eastbourne

In 2019 Taylor Fritz won the title at Eastbourne. He returned to win the title in 2022.

2019: Cristian Garin Champion at U.S. Clay Court Championships

In 2019, Cristian Garín was the champion at the U.S. Clay Court Championships. Taylor Fritz reached the quarterfinals in 2022 where he lost to Cristian Garin.

2019: Divorced Raquel Pedraza

In 2019, Taylor Fritz divorced Raquel Pedraza.

March 2, 2020: Reached Career-High Ranking of World No. 24

On March 2, 2020, Taylor Fritz reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 24 after reaching his first ATP 500 final in Acapulco.

June 2020: Started relationship with Morgan Riddle

Since June 2020, Taylor Fritz has been in a relationship with fashion influencer Morgan Riddle.

2020: Represented Team USA at ATP Cup

In 2020, Taylor Fritz represented Team USA at the inaugural ATP Cup, where he went 1–2 in singles competition, and Team USA was eliminated in the round-robin stage.

May 10, 2021: Dropped out of Top 30

On May 10, 2021, Taylor Fritz dropped out of the top 30 in the ATP rankings, marking the first time in nearly half a century that no American men were in the Top 30.

November 8, 2021: Reached Career-High Ranking and Became No. 1 American

On November 8, 2021, Taylor Fritz reached a new career-high ranking in the top 25 at world No. 23 and became the No. 1 American player in singles.

2021: Advanced to first Masters 1000 Semifinal

In 2021, Taylor Fritz earned his first top 10 win in 2 years at the BNP Paribas Open. He then beat Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev to advance to his first Masters 1000 semifinal.

2021: Third round at Murray River Open and Australian Open

In 2021, Taylor Fritz reached the third round at the Murray River Open and the Australian Open, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic.

2021: Reached St. Petersburg Open Final

In 2021, Taylor Fritz turned 24 and reached the final of the St. Petersburg Open, where he lost to Marin Čilić.

October 10, 2022: Entered Top 10 ATP Rankings

On October 10, 2022, Taylor Fritz entered the top 10 for the first time in his career, reaching a new career-high ranking of World No. 8.

2022: Entered Indian Wells trying to recapture his win in 2022.

Following two disappointing early exits in Delray Beach and Dallas, Fritz entered Indian Wells trying to recapture his win in 2022. Fritz made the fourth round for the 5th straight time, ultimately losing to eventual champion Jack Draper in straight sets.

2022: Reached Second Week of Grand Slam and Top 20 Ranking

In 2022, Taylor Fritz represented the U.S. at the ATP Cup and reached the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time at the Australian Open, leading to his debut in the top 20 of the singles rankings on January 31.

January 13, 2023: Appearance in Netflix's Break Point

On January 13, 2023, Taylor Fritz appeared in the tennis docuseries "Break Point" which premiered on Netflix.

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February 27, 2023: Moved to world No. 5 in the rankings

On February 27, 2023, Taylor Fritz moved to world No. 5 in the rankings after winning his fifth ATP Tour title at the Delray Beach Open.

2023: Reached 50th win of the season

At the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters Fritz reached the third round recording his 50th win of the season, becoming the first American in 20 years to reach the milestone and to do it in three consecutive seasons (54 in 2023).

2023: Earliest exit at a Grand Slam since 2023 Wimbledon Championships

Fritz's loss against Gael Monfils at the 2025 Australian Open marked his earliest exit at a Grand Slam since the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

November 2024: Achieved Career-High Ranking

In November 2024, Taylor Fritz achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 by the ATP.

2024: Reached 50th win of the season

2024: Reached first clay court final and regained American No. 1 ranking

In 2024, Taylor Fritz reached his first clay court final at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships in Munich, and regained the American No. 1 ranking.

2024: Switched clothing sponsor to Hugo Boss

Starting in early 2024, Taylor Fritz switched to wearing Hugo Boss clothing on court, before this he had a clothing sponsorship with Nike.

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2025: Won two titles during the grass season

During the 2025 grass season, Fritz won two titles: the BOSS Open after a fifth straight victory over Alexander Zverev, and a fourth title at the Eastbourne International, defeating Jenson Brooksby in the final.

2025: Lost in the third round match against Gael Monfils at the Australian Open

Fritz entered the 2025 Australian Open as the fourth seed, and cruised through his first two matches, dropping just 8 games in his first two matches against Jenson Brooksby and Christian Garin. However he struggled in his third round match against Gael Monfils, ultimately losing in 4 sets.

2025: Lost to Carlos Alcaraz at the Japan Open final

Fritz reached the final at the 2025 Japan Open in Tokyo , where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.

2025: Helped the United States take home a United Cup title

Opening the year as a career high No. 4 in the world rankings, Fritz helped the United States take home a United Cup title, their second in three years in 2025.