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Taylor Fritz Gets Creative as the American Tennis Ace Uses $18 to Assemble ‘Dream Player’ – ‘Anyone Who Disagrees is Just Wrong’

Published 07/20/2023, 10:41 AM EDT

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In the fast-paced world of tennis, players are constantly seeking to improve and elevate their game to new heights. One rising star in the sport, Taylor Fritz, has recently shared his aspirations of becoming an even stronger force on the court. Turning to Twitter, the American sensation revealed the qualities he admires in other players and wishes to embed within himself.

With an eye on the upcoming US Open, Fritz is determined to bounce back from a disappointing Wimbledon performance and showcase his newly honed skills in front of his home crowd. As fans eagerly await his triumphant return, Taylor Fritz’s created his ultimate dream player. Moreover, it could potentially pave the way for his success at the Grand Slam event by improving his performance.

Taylor Fritz creates his ultimate tennis player

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The Tennis Letter presented an exciting challenge to fans–creating the perfect ATP tennis player with a limited budget of $18. Players were categorized into five qualities, each assigned a specific price ranging from $5 to $1. The qualities included Serve, Forehand, Backhand, Net Play, and Movement. With a well-thought-out strategy, fans could handpick their favorite attributes from different players to construct the ultimate combination.

“Give me John serve, Rublev forehand, Zverev backhand, Evans net game, Monfils movement and it’s OVER … anyone who disagrees is just wrong” said Fritz while pointing out his dream player.

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Taylor Fritz’s choices revealed his keen eye for talent and his deep understanding of the game. He opted for John Isner’s powerful serve priced at $5, Andrey Rublev‘s explosive forehand for $3, Alexander Zverev‘s reliable backhand for $3, Dan Evans’ exceptional net game for $3, and Gael Monfils‘ lightning-fast movement for $4.

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With his dream player in mind, Fritz seems determined to elevate his game by adopting these qualities and molding them into his style. He will aim to improve his fortunes at the upcoming US Open after a disappointing Wimbledon.

Taylor Fritz’s redemption at the US Open after a disappointing Wimbledon

After experiencing a disappointing first-round exit at Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz’s focus has now shifted to the US Open. The prestigious Grand Slam, held on American soil, presents an excellent opportunity for Fritz to showcase his honed skills in front of a supportive home crowd. Eager to redeem himself, the young talent is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation.

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However, he did not have a good US Open in the previous year. Unfotunately, the young American player suffered a defeat in the very first round of the tournament, which was certainly not what he expected in front of his home crowd.

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As the US Open approaches, all eyes are on Taylor Fritz. Armed with the amalgamation of John Isner’s serve, Andrey Rublev’s forehand, Alexander Zverev’s backhand, Dan Evans’ net play, and Gael Monfils’ movement, Fritz is gearing up to dominate the competition.

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Will this perfect fusion of abilities help him secure victory in the hallowed courts of the US Open? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Taylor Fritz is ready to make his mark and rise to new heights in the world of professional tennis. Nevertheless, what do you make of Fritz’s selection? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Akshat Gaur

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and has been writing since then. With over two years of experience in the world of sports journalism, specifically tennis journalism, Akshat is someone who is immensely passionate about covering the ATP and the WTA Tour.
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Amal Joyce