Taylor Fritz secured his 11th career ATP title and his second at the ATP 500 level by defeating Spanish teenager Rafa Jódar 7-6, 6-4 in the final of the Torneo de Washington and left the Spaniard without his second ATP tournament, after winning the 250 in Marrakech in early April. The championship match, pushed to Monday due to persistent rain in the U.S. capital, marked a significant milestone for Fritz, who ended a drought lasting more than a year without raising a trophy.
Rain Delays Push Washington Final to Monday
Inclement weather wreaked havoc on the tournament schedule over the weekend, forcing organizers to postpone the championship showdown from its traditional Sunday slot.
The contest ultimately swung in the tiebreak, where Fritz’s clinical execution under pressure made the difference. In the second set, a single service break proved sufficient for Fritz to close out the match 7-6, 6-4 and seal the championship.
A Breakthrough Title After a Long Drought
The American had not claimed an ATP title since early the previous season, enduring a frustrating dry spell in finals and late-round appearances.
What’s Next for Fritz and Jódar
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