Coming off a mixed Asian swing, Taylor Fritz was eager to turn the page and take on his next challenge, but sadly, things didn’t go his way. Carlos Alcaraz, who’s had a stellar season with two Grand Slam titles and three Masters 1000 trophies, showed no signs of slowing down. The 22-year-old defended his decision to play the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after skipping last week’s Shanghai Masters due to an ankle injury. Alcaraz explained that the four-day exhibition wouldn’t put much strain on his body or mind, and he proved that with his performance.

On Thursday afternoon, Carlos Alcaraz put on a show against Taylor Fritz, adding another chapter to their growing rivalry. The World No. 1 rolled past the American 6-4, 6-2 in just 70 minutes, looking fresh, focused, and fired

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