Service, forehand, backhand: Fritz names the three most formidable shots he has ever faced in his career

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Arthur Millot

le 29/08/2025 à 18h04

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Alcaraz Del Potro Federer Fritz Isner Sinner

Qualified for the third round of the US Open, Fritz did not have an easy match against South African Harris (ranked 353rd). A finalist here last year, the American is aware of his country's expectations, which is still waiting for a successor to Roddick in Grand Slam tournaments.

In the meantime, the 27-year-old player attended a press conference and had to answer a rather different question than the ones he usually gets. Indeed, a journalist asked him to choose the three most formidable shots he has ever faced in his career.

The world number 4 responded: "I would say Juan Martin Del Potro's forehand, John Isner's serve, and Roger Federer's backhand."

He also continued by addressing the debate currently heating up among fans, namely which player is better between the current world number one, Sinner, and his runner-up Alcaraz:

"You want me to fight with the fans of one of the two (laughs). Either way, I can't win with this answer. I don't really know, it's impossible to say.

Sinner is more consistent in his results, but I believe Alcaraz is capable of expressing the highest level we can currently see in tennis when he is in form."