“I think I take almost more pride in this one because I feel like, start to finish, I won it, I earned it,” a jubilant Taylor Fritz couldn’t contain his emotions after besting World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz during the Laver Cup last month. He snatched a win against the Spaniard for the first time after three straight losses. But Alcaraz, the humble Spanish matador, kept the rivalry on the court with a surprising gesture for Fritz.

For the uninitiated, Fritz was a former champion in Tokyo. In 2022, he won the title after besting compatriot Frances Tiafoe. It was painful for him to miss out on a second trophy after reaching the final. Despite getting routed by Alcaraz in straight sets, the 27-year-old took a moment to admire his overall campaign.

In an Instagram post, dated October 2, he wr

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