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Taylor Fritz of the United States celebrates a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their Men's Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Nine of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Taylor Fritz Gets Over The Hump


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Alexander Zverev of Germany looks on during his match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 09, 2024 in Paris, France.

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When It Comes To Alexander Zverev, Tennis Is Going To Stick To Tennis

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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 09: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning match point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

2024 French Open – Day 15

Carlos Alcaraz Is Diamonds Under Pressure

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Alexander Zverev’s Upcoming Trial Looms Over His Recent Success

Alexander Zverev suffers a severe ankle injury at the French Open.

2022 French Open – Day Thirteen

That Was Gnarly

2022 French Open – Day Ten

Carlos Alcaraz Finally Blinked

Alexander Zverev of Team Europe reacts to a shot against John Isner of Team World during the sixth match during Day 2 of the 2021 Laver Cup at TD Garden on September 25, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Laver Cup 2021 – Day 2

ATP Investigates Alexander Zverev Over Allegations Of Domestic Abuse

Nitto ATP World Tour Finals – Previews

Olga Sharypova’s Accusations Against Alexander Zverev Have Shown The ATP’s Limits

Rolex Paris Masters – Day Three

Alexander Zverev’s Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Repeated Abuse

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