Taylor Fritz’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Laver Cup certainly attracted a few eyeballs. Fritz toppled the six-time Grand Slam winner in straight sets, becoming only the third American to defeat a World No. 1 at a team event. Yet, the numbers still weigh heavily on him, refusing to fade quietly. Despite his recent heroics, Fritz’s overall stats are not what he desires, as Carlos Alcaraz continues to overshadow him even after his Laver Cup win. But now, he looks locked in, ready to face whatever challenge the tennis gods put on him.

Yesterday, in an exclusive with Olympics.com, Fritz opened up about his evolving belief in himself. “I think for a while now I felt capable of it if the right things click and I play well,” he admitted during a conversation at Tokyo’s Ariake Colosseum.

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