Coming off a remarkable saison 2024 that saw him reach the finals of the US Open and the ATP Finals, Taylor Fritz, the world’s fourth-ranked tennis player, is set to make his mark on the 2025 Miami Open. Despite a somewhat lackluster performance in recent tournaments, the American star is ready to bounce back and start his Miami Open journey in style, facing Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in the R64 round.
In 2024, Fritz set towering standards for himself, delivering astonishing performances that placed him at the pinnacle of the tennis world. However, his momentum seemed to falter in 2025, with his most notable achievement being a quarterfinal appearance at the Delray Beach Open. A disappointing fourth-round exit at the Indian Wells, following a 5-7, 4-6 defeat to Jack Draper, has left Fritz eager to regain his winning form.
On the other side of the net, Fritz’s Miami Open opponent Lorenzo Sonego has been enjoying a solid saison 2025. Demonstrating impressive form, Sonego reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where he was defeated in a gripping four-set match by America’s Ben Shelton. The 23-year-old Italian also made it to the quarterfinals of the Open 13 and recently secured a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the first round of the Miami Open.
The showdown between Fritz and Sonego is not new to tennis enthusiasts. The two have clashed seven times, with Fritz currently leading the head-to-head record 5-2. Sonego’s two wins against Fritz have been on clay courts, while the American has dominated on other surfaces.
Fritz’s performance at the Miami Open has historically been strong; he reached the quarterfinals in 2023. However, Sonego has struggled to make it past the fourth round in Miami. Fritz’s current win-loss record for 2025 stands at 10-5, while Sonego’s is slightly lower at 8-7.
Sonego, connu pour son style de jeu diversifié et sa capacité à ajouter de la variété à son jeu, est sûr de poser un défi pour Fritz. Ses coups droits plats, son puissant coup droit et son service redoutable pourraient potentiellement perturber le plan de jeu de Fritz. Cependant, Fritz, un joueur de fond de court puissant avec un service fort et des angles croisés aigus, a tendance à exceller sur les surfaces dures. Ses 155 aces déjà cette saison en disent long sur son jeu de service.
Étant donné l’historique des joueurs et leur forme actuelle, je prédis une victoire en trois sets pour Taylor Fritz. Bien que Sonego ne manquera pas de se battre avec force, la maîtrise de Fritz sur les surfaces dures et sa détermination à rebondir après des revers récents pourraient lui donner l’avantage dont il a besoin pour triompher. Ce match promet d’être une rencontre palpitante et un témoignage du tennis de haut niveau que l’Open de Miami livre constamment.
