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Taylor Fritz vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction and Odds: Citi Open 2023

After winning two matches yesterday at the Citi Open, Taylor Fritz is ready to take on Tallon Griekspoor in the semifinal in Washington DC.

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Taylor Fritz vs Tallon Griekspoor – Match Predictions

After winning the Atlanta Open last week, the highest-ranked American Taylor Fritz has a chance to win another tournament on home soil.

Taylor Fritz 2-0

Both players are having a great week and have proved they are in excellent shape by playing more than one match yesterday. Fritz has continued where he stopped in Atlanta and is the main favorite to win the trophy in Washington DC as well. Griekspoor has reached his highest point at the moment and even though it’s been a while since their last match against each other, it is clear that Fritz is on another level compared to the Dutch player and will take care of business in straight sets.

First set over 9.5 games

The stakes are high in this match as both players have an opportunity to get to the finals. They both have good serves and it will take a while before we see a break in the semifinals. Knowing that, the first set will be pretty tight and will go over 9.5 games in total.

Taylor Fritz vs Tallon Griekspoor Preview

Griekspoor has won his only two ATP titles this season and he definitely knows what it takes to win on a big stage. Still. Fritz is a major favorite in this semifinal match as he is in great form and will have the support of the home crowd.

Taylor Fritz

Fritz is currently 9th in the ATP rankings and his career high has been No. 5 on the list. The American is 42-16 for the season and 26-5 on hard.

On his way to the semifinals in Washington DC, he defeated Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals 6-3, 6-3, Andy Murray in the round of 16 after dropping the opening set and Zachary Svajda in the first match.

Fritz have won two titles this year, last week in Atlanta and in Delray Beach in February.

Tallon Griekspoor

Griekspoor is 37th in the ATP rankings and he has never been higher than No. 29. The Dutch is 29-12 for the season and 12-4 on hard.

He is coming off a 7-5, 6-4 win over JJ Wolf in the quarterfinals which followed after the wins over Gael Monfils and Liam Broady.

Tallon Griekspoor won the titles in Hertogenbosch and Pune earlier this year.

Taylor Fritz vs Tallon Griekspoor Head to Head

Taylor Fritz won the only previous match against Tallon Griekspoor. It was the first round of the 2020 Australian open when the American won in straight sets, all three by 6-3.

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Taylor Fritz vs Tallon Griekspoor Match Details

  • When will the match between Fritz vs Griekspoor be played? The match is scheduled for August 5.
  • Who is the favorite in the match between Fritz vs Griekspoor? Given the odds, Fritz is a major favorite to win this match.
  • What is the defending champion of the Citi Open? Nick Kyrgios won the 2022 Citi Open.


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