Can Taylor Fritz survive? Comeback draw could end his return before it begins
Taylor Fritz is preparing to return to competitive tennis at the Geneva Open after a two-month hiatus due to knee tendinitis. He is the top seed in the tournament and aims to improve on his semifinal finish from the previous year. However, he faces a challenging draw that could complicate his comeback efforts.
- ▪Taylor Fritz has not played since the Miami Open and had considered skipping the clay season.
- ▪He is set to compete in the Geneva Open as the top seed, marking his fourth consecutive appearance at the event.
- ▪Fritz could face tough opponents, including Alexei Popyrin and Casper Ruud, in the early rounds.
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