Top-seeded American tennis player Taylor Fritz made a shocking exit from the French Open after suffering a first-round upset at the hands of German qualifier Daniel Altmaier on Monday. The 66th-ranked Altmaier, a relative unknown in the tennis world, defeated Fritz, the No. 4 seed and former U.S. Open runner-up, in a thrilling four-set match that highlighted both players’ determination and resilience. With a score of 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 at Court Simonne-Mathieu in Paris, Altmaier’s victory marked a significant moment for the German athlete, who has previously stunned higher-ranked players.
Following his earlier upset of Italian star Jannik Sinner at the French Open in 2023, Altmaier’s performance against Fritz added to his growing reputation as a formidable opponent on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The match was marked by Altmaier’s aggressive play and consistent serving, which ultimately led to his victory. Fritz, who had reached the finals of the U.S. Open last year, admitted after the match that he had struggled with crucial points, attributing his loss to a series of errors during pivotal moments in the game.