Fourth seed Fritz falls; Tsitsipas, Badosa march on
Paris, May 26 -- The second day of the 2025 French Open was marked by significant upsets and remarkable comebacks, as top-seeded players faced unexpected challenges on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
In a major upset, Germany's Daniel Altmaier, ranked 66th globally, eliminated fourth seed Taylor Fritz with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory.
Altmaier's aggressive baseline play and strategic shot-making disrupted Fritz's rhythm, leading to a decisive win. This marks one of the most significant victories in Altmaier's career, as he advances to face Vit Kopriva in the next round.
Fritz, who had high hopes following a strong clay-court season, struggled with unforced errors and appeared physically unsettled as the match wore on.
Fifth seed Stefan...
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