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Taylor Fritz focuses on own game amid Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon absence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Taylor Fritz focuses on own game amid Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon absence

Summary

Taylor Fritz addressed the media on June 20, 2026, regarding his preparations for Wimbledon following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to a wrist injury. Fritz, who reached the semifinals of the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, emphasized the importance of building his confidence before the tournament. He acknowledged that while Alcaraz's absence may ease the competition, he aims to approach matches one at a time rather than adjusting his expectations based on others. Fritz has had a mixed season but finds himself gaining momentum on grass ahead of Wimbledon.

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•Carlos Alcaraz misses Wimbledon due to a wrist injury.
•Fritz reached the semifinals of the Terra Wortmann Open.
•Fritz aims to build confidence before Wimbledon.
•Fritz stresses taking it one match at a time.
•He has a favorable record against top players leading into the tournament.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Anything Can Happen’ – Taylor Fritz Refuses To Get Carried Away by Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon Absence

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After being forced to skip his title defense at the French Open, Carlos Alcaraz is also set to miss the Wimbledon Championships due to his wrist injury. While the two-time champion’s absence makes the path easier for his fellow ATP stars, Taylor Fritz has made it clear he will not let Alcaraz’s withdrawal shape his expectations for the grass-court Major.
— Yahoo Sports

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