STUTTGART, Germany — Teenager Taylor Fritz earned the chance to face his hero Roger Federer after the American defeated an unranked French qualifier Tuesday to reach the second round in Stuttgart.
Federer will be playing his first match in nearly a month after clearing up back pain and skipping the French Open, as he ramps up his preparations for Wimbledon.
Number 65 Fritz has had time on court with the Swiss legend — a Wimbledon training session a year ago — but booked his place into the match of his life with a 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 win over Fabrice Martin.
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Source: Saudi Gazette
