In a nail-biting showdown at the Shanghai Masters, American tennis star Taylor Fritz delivered a masterclass in composure, defeating France's Terence Atmane 7-6(4), 7-6(5) after two intense tiebreaks. 🌦️⚡ The match, interrupted by rain on Saturday, resumed Monday with Fritz clinging to a slim 4-3 lead.
Fritz initially pushed for a quick wrap-up, surging to 4-2 in the second set. But Atmane – channeling his inner 🐅 – clawed back, forcing another tiebreak. 'His shots felt like lottery wins – unpredictable and explosive,' Fritz quipped post-match, praising his opponent's risk-it-all style.
The victory keeps Fritz's China campaign alive in east China's Shanghai Municipality, proving once again that in tennis, nerves of steel are worth more than a perfect serve. 🏆 Who's ready for more edge-of-seat moments this week?
