Fritz tames De Minaur, decisive double to come between Australians and Americans!
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Taylor Fritz didn't miss a beat. Entering the match knowing he had no room for error, the world number 4 played a full match against Alex De Minaur to win in two sets (6-3, 6-4). Solid on serve and in the rallies, the American progressively smothered an Australian who seemed a little worn out by his great season.
Fritz held his nerve to bring his nation level with Australia with a win apiece. Now it's all down to the decisive doubles match between two pairs of specialists, as Ebden and Thompson take on Krajicek and Ram.
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