Taylor Fritz (USA)

DELRAY BEACH: 2025 is his eighth appearance. Two-time defending champion returning for a chance at a three-peat. Second player in DBO history to win in back-to-back years (2024-25). Ranked world No. 7 at 2023 event, became tournament’s first-ever Top 10 winner and only third top seed to win; was second Top 10 winner in 2024 ranked No. 9 and fourth top-seeded champion.
CAREER: Reached first Grand Slam final at 2024 US Open, becoming first American man to reach the final there since 2006. He also won Eastbourne in 2024 and is a 2024 Olympic bronze medalist with Tommy Paul in men’s doubles. No. 1 American who broke into the world Top 10 in 2022, reached a high of No. 5 after 2023 Delray title and finished year ranked in Top 10 in 2022 and 2023. Quarterfinalist at 2024 Australian Open, 2022 and 2024 Wimbledon, and 2023 US Open. Led U.S. to United Cup and Team World to Laver Cup titles in 2023. Def. No. 4 Nadal to capture the 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells title. Also won Eastbourne and Tokyo in 2022. Qualified for 2022 year-end ATP Finals, def. No. 2 Nadal for second time and reached SF. Named 2016 ATP Newcomer of the Year. Ended junior career in 2015 as world No. 1 after winning the junior US Open title.
PERSONAL: Featured in the Netflix series “Break Point”. Has a son, Jordan; his father, Guy, is a tennis coach and his mother, Kathy May, was a Top 10 player on the women's tour. Idols growing up were Juan Martin del Potro and Pete Sampras, who presented him with a cake on his 18th birthday. Enjoys playing FIFA and hanging out with friends. Fan of Manchester United (Premier League) and Los Angeles Chargers (NFL).