Fritz thus became the first American to be champion three times in tournament history.
The 26-year-old did not lose a set en route to his eighth tour-level title, defeating Purcell 6-4, 6-3 in the final. According to Infosys ATP Stats, Fritz lost only four points on his first serve in the title match.
Fritz relied on her fast serve and aggressive play to dig out the 0/30 hole twice in the opening set. The top seed earned a decisive break at 5–4, with Purcell double faulting on set point. Fritz hit the ball cleanly and remained the more consistent player in baseline rallies, winning 12 consecutive points at 2–2 in the second set.
The California native ended the one-hour, 10-minute final on his fourth match point and improved to 2-0 in his ATP head-to-head series with qualifier Purcell, who is reaching his first tour-level final. Was competing.
Fritz, who also won Delray Beach in February, has earned multiple titles in the same season for the third consecutive year. He is up one place to No. 12 in the ATP Live Rankings and reclaiming the American No. 1 honor.
The 26-year-old did not lose a set en route to his eighth tour-level title, defeating Purcell 6-4, 6-3 in the final. According to Infosys ATP Stats, Fritz lost only four points on his first serve in the title match.
Fritz relied on her fast serve and aggressive play to dig out the 0/30 hole twice in the opening set. The top seed earned a decisive break at 5–4, with Purcell double faulting on set point. Fritz hit the ball cleanly and remained the more consistent player in baseline rallies, winning 12 consecutive points at 2–2 in the second set.
The California native ended the one-hour, 10-minute final on his fourth match point and improved to 2-0 in his ATP head-to-head series with qualifier Purcell, who is reaching his first tour-level final. Was competing.
Fritz, who also won Delray Beach in February, has earned multiple titles in the same season for the third consecutive year. He is up one place to No. 12 in the ATP Live Rankings and reclaiming the American No. 1 honor.
