Wounded Taylor Fritz brings Rafael Nadal's 20-match winning run to an end with a 6-3 7-6 (5) victory in Indian Wells final, becoming the first American to lift the title since Andre Agassi over two decades ago
"This is one of those childhood dreams you never even think can come true," the Southern California native said, fighting back tears.
"This is just one of those childhood dreams, winning this tournament especially, Indian Wells, this is one of those childhood dreams you never even think can come true," the Southern California native said, fighting back tears.The 24-year-old American achieved his biggest triumph despite an injured right ankle that was so painful when he tested it Sunday morning he didn't think he'd be able to play.
Nadal had already said he would skip next week's Miami Masters to give his body a rest and prepare for the claycourt season. After Nadal spun a forehand wide to give up another match point, Fritz put it away with yet another of his big forehand winners. But he was unable to make any inroads on Fritz's serve until the American served for the set at 5-2 and Nadal converted his only break chance of the set when Fritz sent a forehand long.