ATP Tokyo: Taylor Fritz Wins Second Title of 2023

American Triumphs in Japan

Fritz Defeats Coric in Straight Sets

American Taylor Fritz claimed his second ATP Tour title of the year on Sunday, defeating Borna Coric in straight sets in the final of the ATP Tokyo. The 25-year-old Fritz won 6-0, 6-3 in just 62 minutes to secure his fifth career title.

Fritz Dominates the First Set

Fritz was in imperious form from the outset, breaking Coric's serve three times in the opening set to take it to love. The American's powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes proved too much for Coric, who struggled to find a foothold in the match.

Fritz Continues Momentum in the Second Set

Fritz maintained his momentum in the second set, breaking Coric's serve in the first game. The Croatian fought back to level at 2-2, but Fritz broke again in the seventh game before serving out the match to claim the title.

Fritz's Impressive Season Continues

Fritz's victory in Tokyo is the culmination of an impressive season for the American. He has now won two titles, reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, and broken into the top 10 of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career.

Coric Falls Short in Title Bid

For Coric, it was a disappointing end to a promising tournament. The Croatian had played well throughout the week, but he was unable to match Fritz's level in the final. Coric will now look to bounce back at the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin.

Fritz's Comments After the Match

After the match, Fritz said: "I'm really happy with the way I played today. I served well and I was able to make a lot of returns. Borna is a great player, so I knew I had to play my best to beat him."

Coric's Comments After the Match

Coric said: "Taylor played really well today. He was too good for me. I didn't play my best tennis, but I'm still happy with the way I played this week. I'm going to take some time off now and then focus on preparing for the ATP Finals."