Taylor Fritz admits he’s been suffering with issue since October that makes him ‘scared to serve’

Taylor Fritz advanced to the second round of the Paris Masters following a hard-fought victory against Benjamin Bonzi. The American was initially trailing 3-6 in the first set and called a medical timeout, which sparked concerns about a recurring injury that had been bothering him since October. Recalling his time at the Lyon Open, Fritz explained that he had been experiencing discomfort in his elbow and back while serving.

Initially, he chose not to alert his trainer, believing the pain would subside, but eventually did so during the match. This same issue has plagued Fritz throughout the 2026 season, including a significant absence from the clay-court swing due to chronic knee tendonitis. Despite his injury concerns, Fritz focused on his gameplan, emphasizing that he aimed to outplay Bonzi by serving strategically and not allowing the Frenchman to exploit his flat serve. Fritz will next face Alex Molcan in the third round of the Paris Masters.