Fritz claims ATP Washington title over Jodar in final match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Taylor Fritz captured his first ATP title of 2026 by defeating Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in the Washington final on August 3. The match was delayed by rain and lasted one hour and 49 minutes. Fritz needed five match points to overcome Jodar, who had treatment for a left wrist injury during the contest. With this victory, Fritz secures his 11th career title, while Jodar, ranked 24th, will move to a career-high ranking of 15th despite the loss. Their match was postponed from the previous day due to weather conditions.
- •Fritz wins ATP Washington final on August 3, 2026.
- •Match score: 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.
- •Fritz needed five match points to secure the win.
- •Jodar received treatment for a left wrist injury during the match.
- •Jodar will achieve a career-high ranking of 15th post-final.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Fritz outguns Jodar to win ATP Washington title
"World number 10 Taylor Fritz held off 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Monday to claim his first ATP title of 2026 in the rain-delayed final at Washington.He held for 5-4 to force Fritz to serve it out, the American's chance delayed just slightly as Jodar had treatment on his left wrist after taking a tumble in the ninth game.
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