HALLE, Germany – Francis Tiafoe defeated fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 within the U.S. closing in Halle on Sunday.
Tiafoe hit eight aces and did not face a break level to win his first title of the yr, his first on grass, and his fourth total. It was his second win in 9 matches towards Fritz, who defeated him within the US Open semifinals two years in the past.
French Open champion Alexander Zverev misplaced to Fritz within the semifinals on Saturday. The ATP500 grass court docket occasion, held in japanese Germany, serves as a preparation for Wimbledon, which begins on June twenty ninth.
Fritz reached the semifinals final yr, however misplaced to Carlos Alcaraz.
