Australian Open: Taylor Fritz confident of Slam success after first round demolition job

Melbourne: Taylor Fritz said he was "very confident" about making a Grand Slam breakthrough after dropping just five games to blitz into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday.

The world number four wasted little energy to swat aside fellow American Jenson Brooksby, who is on the way back from a doping suspension, 6-2, 6-0, 6-3.

Fritz, who is looking to build on a memorable 2024, will next play Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin in Melbourne.

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"I think the general goal right now is to have just big results at the big tournaments. I would like to win a big title this year," said Fritz, fresh from helping the United States win the United Cup.

"I would really want to be in another Slam final -- obviously the goal is to win -- but just another opportunity at winning a Slam."


Fritz powered into his first major final last year at the US Open, before losing to top-ranked Jannik Sinner.

He also made the title match at the ATP Finals in 2024, again losing to the Italian.