The Final match of Atlanta Open 2023 between Taylor Fritz and Aleksandar Vukic will take place on July 31.
Taylor Fritz’s performance in Atlanta was consistently impressive, defeating capable opponents Yibing Wu, Kei Nishikori, and Jeffrey John Wolf in straight sets. His assertive victory against Wolf in the semifinals stood out, considering his struggles in tour-level semifinals throughout 2023, losing five out of seven matches. Despite his proficiency on American hardcourts over the years, Fritz’s title conversion rate at home hasn’t been as remarkable. Out of eight semifinals on home soil (excluding Atlanta 2023), he has only managed to win two titles. Although he reached the ATP Atlanta final in 2019, Fritz was denied the title by Australian player Alex de Minaur in straight sets. Notably, he holds the 2022 Indian Wells Masters and 2023 ATP Delray Beach titles, showcasing his capability on hardcourt surfaces.
Aleksandar Vukic’s incredible journey to the finals in Atlanta marks a breakthrough moment on the main tour. It’s a noteworthy achievement, considering that three of his four opponents during the tournament have previously won ATP titles, with Christopher Eubanks being in top form. In February 2023, Vukic was ranked outside the top 200 in the ATP rankings, but now he has reached a new career-high ranking of #61. This remarkable ascent comes primarily from his exceptional performance in Atlanta, where prior to this week, he had won only three matches in the main draw throughout the year. On Sunday, Vukic has the chance to become the fourth Australian champion in Atlanta in the last seven editions of the tournament, following the footsteps of Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios. Although he has participated in 14 championship matches across various levels, he has experienced defeat in 11 of them, with just two wins in completed matches.
Taylor Fritz vs Aleksandar Vukic | Details |
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Date | July 31, 2023 |
Surface | Hard |
Tournament | Atlanta Open |
Stage | Finals |
Time (India) | 1:30 am |
Opponent | Score |
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Jeffrey John Wolf | 6-3, 7-5 (W) |
Kei Nishikori | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
Yibing Wu | 6-4, 7-6 (W) |
Mikael Ymer | 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 2-6 (L) |
Yannick Hanfmann | 6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 (W) |
Opponent | Score |
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Ugo Humbert | 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 (W) |
Christopher Eubanks | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
Yoshihito Nishioka | 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (W) |
Ethan Quinn | 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
Li Tu | 3-6, 6-7 (L) |
With a head-to-head record of 0-0, Taylor Fritz’s superior quality and extensive experience at the top level give him a clear advantage over Aleksandar Vukic. It would be a notable missed opportunity if Fritz doesn’t capitalize on his strengths and secure his sixth ATP title.
The Final match of Atlanta Open 2023 between Taylor Fritz and Aleksandar Vukic will take place on July 31.
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