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The 27-year-old Fritz posted a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Rublev to move into the final-four of the ATP event for the fifth time in the season.
Taylor Fritz, of the United States, celebrates during his win over, Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during their quarterfinal match at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
American tennis ace Taylor Fritz moved into the semifinal of the ATP Toronto Masters with his quarterfinal triumph over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Fritz posted a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Rublev to move into the final-four of the ATP event for the fifth time in the season.
The Californian eventually closed out the game in an hour and 23 minutes and is slated to take Ben Shelton, who coasted to a straight sets 6-3, 6-4 over Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinal tie between the two.
“That game was so shaky for me, we had both been holding serve easily, everything felt calm and chill,” the American said.
“It came out of nowhere, the pressure of that game. It was tight and my brain just turned off,” he added.
“The only thing to do is to come back and try to win the set. That’s what is able to make it all feel not as bad,” Fritz said.
Fritz admitted he was struck by brain freeze as he served for victory leading a set and 5-4. After saving three break points he put a return into the net for 5-all as Rublev held on.
Fritz did just that, closing out the win 15 minutes later in the second-set tiebreaker with a serve winner. Fritz struck a personal-best 20 aces among his 29 winners. He now stands 6-4 over Rublev. The American has now won 19 of his last 22 matches including reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.
The final-four clash between the compatriots is expected to be played in front of a passionate crowd as the event in Canada heads towards its twilight phase.
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