Taylor Fritz responds to Agassi's 'sociopath' comment ahead of DC Open

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Taylor Fritz responds to Agassi's 'sociopath' comment ahead of DC Open
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Taylor Fritz addressed comments made by Andre Agassi, who described him as the 'first sociopath' in tennis. Agassi's remark stemmed from Fritz's capability to quickly move on from successes and failures. In a pre-tournament press conference before the 2026 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., Fritz embraced the label, interpreting it as a compliment. The eighth seed aims to improve on last year’s quarterfinal exit at this ATP 500 event, starting his campaign against Zizou Bergs, whom he previously defeated in June.

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  • Fritz describes Agassi's label as a compliment
  • He aims to improve on last year's DC Open showing
  • Fritz faces Zizou Bergs in the first round
  • He previously beat Bergs in their last encounter
  • This marks Fritz's North American hardcourt swing
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Taylor Fritz has earned a unique epithet from tennis legend Andre Agassi due to his ability to move past both success and failure with ease. Ahead of his campaign at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, Fritz shared his thoughts on the eight-time Grand Slam champion’s assessment and opened up about the mindset behind his approach.

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