Career Timeline of Taylor Fritz: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Taylor Fritz built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Taylor Fritz is an American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in November 2024. He has won ten ATP Tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Open. Fritz was a finalist at the 2024 US Open and the 2024 ATP Finals. He is currently the No. 1 ranked American player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: 250th career win making him the sixth man born in 1995 or later to reach that milestone

During the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open, Taylor Fritz defeated 21st seed Francisco Cerúndolo, for his 250th career win making him the sixth man born in 1995 or later to reach that milestone.

2006: First American to reach the ATP Final since James Blake

In November 2023, Taylor Fritz became the first American since James Blake in 2006 to reach the championship match at the ATP Finals.

2008: Multiple American players reached the quarterfinals

At the 2024 Italian Open, it was the first time 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

During 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.

March 2013: First ITF Event

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

2014: Semifinals at Junior Wimbledon and First Grade A Tournament Win

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

September 2015: Turned Professional and Rose in ATP Rankings

In September 2015, Taylor Fritz turned professional after winning the Junior US Open and quickly rose into the top 250 of the ATP rankings.

2015: Junior Major Singles Title at US Open

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

2015: World TeamTennis debut

In 2015, Taylor Fritz made his World TeamTennis debut with the San Diego Aviators.

2015: Junior Grand Slam Success and ITF Junior World Champion

In 2015, Taylor Fritz reached at least the quarterfinal of all four junior Grand Slam tournaments and was named the 2015 ITF Junior World Champion.

2015: Lost in Final Tournament

Taylor Fritz lost in the final of his last tournament of 2015.

2016: First ATP Tour Final at Memphis Open

In 2016, Taylor Fritz reached his first ATP Tour final in only his third career event, the Memphis Open.

2016: ATP 250 Tournament at Memphis

In 2016, Taylor Fritz was awarded a wildcard into his first ATP 250 tournament at Memphis and knocked off Steve Johnson. He became the youngest American to reach an ATP final since Michael Chang in 1988.

2016: First Tournament Win Against Dudi Sela and Australian Open Debut

In 2016, Taylor Fritz won against Dudi Sela at Happy Valley and reached his first main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open.

2017: Finished Just Outside Top 100

In 2017, Taylor Fritz finished just outside the top 100 in rankings.

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

On November 5, 2018, Taylor Fritz reached a career-high ranking of world No. 47 after working with Paul Annacone.

2018: Played for San Diego Aviators

In 2018, Taylor Fritz played another season for the San Diego Aviators in the World TeamTennis.

2018: Challenger Finals and Title

In January 2018, Taylor Fritz reached two Challenger finals and won his first Challenger title in two years at Newport Beach.

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

On August 5, 2019, Taylor Fritz achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 25.

2019: Played for San Diego Aviators

In 2019, Taylor Fritz played another season for the San Diego Aviators in the World TeamTennis.

2019: Eastbourne International Title

In 2019, Taylor Fritz won the title at the Eastbourne International.

March 2, 2020: Career-High Ranking After Acapulco Final

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.

2020: ATP Cup Representing Team USA

In 2020, Taylor Fritz began his season at the inaugural ATP Cup, representing Team USA, where he went 1-2 in singles competition.

2020: Played for Philadelphia Freedoms & Named WTT Male MVP

In 2020, Taylor Fritz joined the Philadelphia Freedoms during the WTT season at The Greenbrier. He was also named the WTT 2020 Male MVP.

May 10, 2021: Dropped out of Top 30

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

July 2021: Doubles Ranking of No. 104

In July 2021, Taylor Fritz achieved a doubles ranking of No. 104.

November 8, 2021: Number 1 American Player in Singles

On November 8, 2021, after a successful run at the Rolex Paris Masters, Taylor Fritz became the No. 1 American player in singles, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 23.

2021: Murray River Open and Australian Open

In 2021, Taylor Fritz participated in the Murray River Open and reached the third round of the Australian Open.

2021: BNP Paribas Open

In 2021, at the BNP Paribas Open, Taylor Fritz earned his first top 10 win in 2 years by beating Matteo Berrettini, and reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal.

October 10, 2022: Entered Top 10 for First Time

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: ATP Cup and Australian Open

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, making his top 20 debut on January 31.

2022: Masters 1000 Title at Indian Wells Open

In 2022, Taylor Fritz won a Masters 1000 title at the Indian Wells Open.

2022: Entered Indian Wells trying to recapture win in 2022

In 2025, Taylor 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.

February 27, 2023: Reached World No. 5 Ranking

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.

November 2024: Singles Ranking of World No. 4

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

2024: Success on Clay Season

In early 2024, Taylor Fritz had a successful start to the clay season, reaching his first clay court final at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships in Munich and regained the American No. 1 ranking.

2024: Hugo Boss sponsorship

Starting in early 2024, Taylor Fritz began wearing Hugo Boss clothing on court, transitioning from his previous clothing sponsorship with Nike. He continues to use ASICS Gel-Resolution tennis shoes and a pro stock Head Radical MP tennis racquet.

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2025: Won two titles during grass season

During the 2025 grass season, Taylor Fritz won two titles: the BOSS Open and the Eastbourne International. At Wimbledon, he reached the semifinals for the first time.