Taylor Fritz powered previous Rafael Jodar in DC to assert his first title of 2026.
He dropped on his again and soaked within the second, relishing a title run that featured a match level saved and a 24-hour wait to play a last that was delayed by persistent rain and thunderstorms in DC on Sunday.
Taylor Fritz claimed his first title of 2026 – and eleventh total – with a 7-6(2) victory over Spain’s Rafael Jodar on Monday, the Southern Californian returning to his place because the top-ranked American man with a press release of intent.
The victory marks Fritz’s largest title on tour since 2022. He had misplaced his first three finals of 2026.
“I’ve given this speech a variety of instances just lately, however not because the winner, so it’s very nice to truly imply it just a little bit extra this time,” he stated as he addressed his group through the trophy ceremony. “Thanks a lot for every little thing you guys do, simply staying on prime of me on a regular basis.”
Fritz turns into tghe fourth American man to win the D.C. title this century, a listing that additionally contains Andy Roddick, James Blake, Sebastian Korda.
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The 28-year-old wanted one hour and 49 minutes to get previous the 19-year-old from Madrid. He was damaged simply as soon as within the contest, and that break occurred after he had raced out to a double break 3-0 lead in set two.
Regardless of the loss, Jodar will rise to No.15 on this week’s ATP rankings and make his High 20 debut. He began the season ranked at No.165.
Fritz had large phrases of reward for the rising expertise who’s enjoying his first full season on the tour.
“You’re having a tremendous season at 19, first 12 months on tour, simply you and your dad,” Fritz stated. “What you guys are doing is unimaginable. You’re so younger, and also you’re solely gonna get so significantly better.
“I’m solely gonna become older, so thanks for letting me get this one as we speak. It’s unimaginable, unimaginable what you’re doing this 12 months.”
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Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a contract sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who’s a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He additionally writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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