Carlos Alcaraz notched his 66th victory of 2025 on September 29, surpassing his 2023 record, as he defeated Casper Ruud in the Tokyo semifinals. The Spaniard now faces top-five player Taylor Fritz in the Japan Open final, a high-stakes clash set for September 30 at Ariake Coliseum.
Taylor Fritz, who upset world number one Alcaraz at the Laver Cup on September 20, 2025, in San Francisco, arrives with momentum. His win helped the Rest of the World team defeat Alexander Zverev and clinch the title. Fritz, a “Next Gen” star, turned pro at 15, won the junior US Open, and reached the Roland Garros junior final, facing compatriot Tommy Paul in both.
That lob 🤤
🎥 Highlights of another ridiculous Carlos Alcaraz display as he powers past a solid Casper Ruud to reach the Tokyo Open final! 🇯🇵🎾 pic.twitter.com/ST28BepiHn
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) September 29, 2025Fritz’s tennis roots run deep. His mother, Kathy May Fritz, was a top-10 WTA player in 1977, and his father, Guy Fritz, ranked 301. Married to Raquel Pedraza at 18, Fritz became a father to son Jordan, later divorcing. He now dates influencer Morgan Riddle, who shares his tournament life on TikTok, featured in Netflix’s Break Point. Fritz, a soccer fan, supports both Manchester United and Real Madrid, and cherishes the prospect of a visit to Santiago Bernabeu.
Back to ATP No. 4, into the Tokyo final 4 😤
The 2022 champion defeats Korda 6-3 6-7 6-3 to move back to his career-high ranking!@Taylor_Fritz97 #kinoshitajotennis pic.twitter.com/uwHTsNCpK2
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 28, 2025Beyond tennis, Fritz invests in gaming, favouring Fortnite, Call of Duty Black Ops 2, and World of Warcraft. He backs the London Ravens, a Call of Duty League team, which combines his interests in sports and digital media.
Alcaraz’s 66 wins and Fritz’s rise, with 10 ATP titles, make this final a must-watch, drawing 60% of global tennis viewership (ATP Media, 2025). Fritz’s Laver Cup upset adds intrigue, while his multifaceted life broadens his appeal
