Taylor Fritz Outduels Frances Tiafoe in Rakuten Japan Open Final

Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe played in the men's singles final at the Rakuten Japan Open on Sunday, October 9. Fritz won 7-6 (7-3), 7 -6, 7.2. It was Fritz's fourth career singles title and second this year.

Taylor Fritz won the men's singles final at the Rakuten Japan Open on Sunday, October 9. Fritz became the first American to win the tournament in more than a quarter century. Pete Sampras was the last American singles champion in the event in 1996.