US Open finalist Taylor Fritz talks League of Legends, why he hated tennis and how he copied Sampras

United States' Taylor Fritz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev the singles tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

United States' Taylor Fritz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev the singles tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)


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TURIN, Italy — U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz discusses his passion for the League of Legends video game in an interview with The Associated Press. Fritz also recounts how he hated tennis as a kid and how he copied Pete Sampras' serve. Fritz next faces top-ranked Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals in a rematch of the U.S. Open final that Sinner won in straight sets. Fritz became the first American man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in 15 years when he made it to the championship match in New York two months ago. He's No. 5 in the rankings now and feels he has "several more really good years" ahead.

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