‘Don’t expect me to be nice’ – Taylor Fritz refuses to spare controversial French opponent despite vindictive jibe

“I won’t stand for that!” Powered by Arthur Rinderknechs Comments, Taylor Fritz has defeated his bitter rival at Wimbledon. The American may not be the most bitter of the two after the clash, but when attacked, Fritz knows how to hit back! The ATP world often sees him as the gentle and romantic of the tribe, but he may not be his “nicest” even if his opponent accuses him “whine.”

The storm between the two has been brewing since the French Open last year. But this season at Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz has taken a completely new approach and silenced his opponent with his most powerful weapon: his tennis skills! After the heated encounter between the two, Fritz appeared for an interview with the Tennis ChannelThe first question in this interview was of course: “But it feels good to get revenge after what he said?”

But the 26-year-old player admitted “I’m a really cool guy. I don’t have a problem with anybody. So it’s pretty surprising when I get tagged and all this stuff just starts randomly, like some jabs at me before the fight. So if you do that, don’t expect me to be nice after the fight.”

Like him, the tennis world had not expected “He (Taylor Fritz) won’t cry that much. He moaned a little and said it was too loud. I bear him no ill will, but he was wrong if he thought the crowd would blow him kisses between points.” from world number 76, Rinderknech, before the match.

But when he did, we all remembered the time when Fritz won comfortably against Rinderknech but didn’t have a good experience with the crowd at the French Open. They booed and jeered him nonstop while Fritz tried to silence them. After all, he was playing on his opponent’s home court. But Taylor Fritz, with or without the support of the live crowd, has the potential to shine in a match. And he proved that in the second round at Wimbledon.

The former world number five, who had not commented on the matter before the match, showed his cheeky side at the net after his victory. “Have a safe flight home”, Fritz said Rinderknech. Taylor Fritz did not want to take the “Disrespect.” For him, the motto is clear: If you strike, you must expect a counterattack! Taylor Fritz explained his reasons further and radiated confidence in his talents on and off the pitch!

Taylor Fritz talks about the “additional motivation” which he used against Arthur Rinderknech

Taylor Fritz defeated Rinderknech 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. His eagerness to win the first Grand Slam and to overtake his opponents from the early rounds was not the only driving force behind the victory. Deep in his heart he knew he could not lose the match for another reason. “I’ve never lost a game where someone upset me during or before the game, so I think the results should speak for themselves. I feel like that extra motivation always helps me play better.”

However, he has no intention “go against the grain of people.” Instead, he demands respect. Nevertheless, the American, who describes himself as “non-confrontational” Person now wants to move forward and his “preferably” in the tournament. While he does that, we all wait to see how his upcoming matches at SW19 unfold!