Taylor Fritz, in an unusual situation after defeating Novak Djokovic “Why didn't anyone tell me?!”
Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Wednesday, September 3, 2025 6:01 pm / Updated Wednesday, September 3, 20:24
Taylor Fritz ended at the US Open in the quarterfinals, after losing Novak Djokovic. The Serb imposed 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The American came to the center of attention after the match, but not for tennis.
The American made the interesting match, but not even the 11th attempt was able to defeat the Serbian tennis.
Taylor Fritz drew attention to the US Open through the strip: “Why didn't anyone tell me?”
And while after the match he was talking about the records shot down by Djokovic, Fritz drew attention for a completely different reason, according to Sportal.Blic.rs. Specifically, a photo with him has gone viral on social networks, because he wore the hair strap. “You probably have to change something when you have a direct balance of 0-10 with someone,” it was one of the fun comments.
The tennis player reacted quickly, realizing what happened only after the party ends:
“Why didn't anyone tell me that that stupidity was back?” Fritz had a special support at the match with Djokovic. Morgan Riddle, his partner, cried and applauded from all his powers.
Taylor Fritz / Photo: Imago
The American failed to get victory, and Novak Djokovic is waiting for a new confrontation with Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals.
It always serves well. His first service is accurate, he often gets light points. I would like to be able to attack more the second service, but it is difficult, sometimes it throws a softer ball, then suddenly sends a second strong service on the forehand. On the other hand, it always serves that slice on Forehand, about 110 km/h. I knew it would do it, I was ready, I was on that service, and it missed. That shouldn't happen. It's unpleasant how many times it happened to me.
I was excited when I saw the draw. I thought: “I have the chance to do the best thing possible, to go through Novak, and maybe Carlos and Sinner one at a time.” I liked the challenge. I wanted to try. In the fourth set he raised his game level, as did me, but he played better key points. This makes the great champions stand out: they win large points.
That's what I said before the match: I will have to take them, because it will give nothing. After all, that's exactly what happened. Many of my weapons did not work, and he used all of his. He did what the champions do, I couldn't do that.
-Taylor Fritz, statements after failure with Novak Djokovic
