The stage is set for the quarter final of the ATP Rome tournament. German International Alexander Zverev will face American star Taylor Fritz as both players aim to progress to the Semifinal of the tournament.
Alexander Zverev had maintained a perfect record in the tournament by defeating all 3 opponents he played against in straight sets. And Taylor Fritz defeated 2 opponents of the 3, in straight sets and then 1 opponent in 3-sets.
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Alexander Zverev is currently ranked 5th on the ATP ranking and he once achieved his highest ranking (2nd) on the 13th of June 2013. Alexander has won 21 career titles since he turned pro in 2013.
In the ATP Rome tournament, Alexander defeated his first opponent Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets (6:0,6:4). And in the next round he also defeated Luciano Darderi in straight sets (7:6,6:2). Before finally beating Nuno Borges in the last round, also in straight sets (6:2,7:5).
Alexander Zverev has the following stats on clay surface this year: On the serve, 1st serve points won (72%), 2nd serve points won (57%), Break Points saved (64%), service game won (87%), Total Service Points won (68%).
And on the return his stats are: 1st Serve Return won (29%), 2nd Serve Return Points won (53%), Breakpoints converted (27%), Return games won (20%), Return Points won (39%), Total Points won (52%).
Taylor Fritz
Taylor Fritz is currently ranked 13th on the ATP ranking and he achieved his highest rank (5th) on 27th February 2023. Taylor Fritz has won a total of 7 career titles since he turned pro in 2015.
Taylor Fritz has won all 3 games so far in the ATP Rome tournament. First he defeated Fabio Fognini in straight sets (6:3,6:4) and then Sebastian Korda, also in straight sets (6:3,6:4). Finally in his last match, he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in 3 sets (6:2,7:6,6:1).
Taylor Fritz’s stats on clay this year is summarized thus:- 1st serve points won (76%), 2nd serve points won (52%), Break Points saved (63%), service game won (83%), Total Service Points won (66%).
And on the return his stats are: 1st Serve Return won (27%), 2nd Serve Return Points won (51%), Breakpoints converted (38%), Return games won (20%), Return Points won (36%), Total Points won (51%).
Head to Head
Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz have faced each other 7 times in the past. Zverev won 4 times and Fritz won 3 times. And this is their very first meeting on the red clay surface.
Analysis and Predictions
We are in for a spectacle when these two superstars meet each other for the 8th time. Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz are confident in their ability and there's every indication that this game will be decided in 3 sets.
- Alexander Zverev to Win First Set at 1.69 Odds
- Under 23.5 Games at 1.74 Odds
- Alexander Zverev to Win 2-0 at 2.50 Odds