Taylor Fritz: From Tennis Courts to Esports Arenas

Taylor Fritz, a U.S. Open tennis finalist, has been indulging in his passion for esports by attending the League of Legends world championships in Paris and London. At 27, he is at his career-best ranking, embracing both his competitive nature in sports and a steady progression in tennis.

Taylor Fritz, the first American man in 15 years to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has been busy off the tennis court, immersing himself in the League of Legends esports world championships held in Paris and London.

Despite his packed schedule, Fritz explained his passion for competitive gaming, noting, "It's one of the things I enjoy to grind and play when I'm not playing tennis." Fritz, 27, balances his gaming interest with his successful tennis career, having matched his career-best world ranking of No. 5.

Reflecting on his journey, Fritz shared his steady career progression and dedication to improvement, while also revealing his childhood disdain for tennis, now overcome by his competitive spirit.

(With inputs from agencies.)