Taylor Fritz was hoping to win his first Stockholm Open title, but his opponent in the 2026 final, Thiago Agustin Tirante, had not only never won an ATP-sanctioned singles event, but he had never made a final before the Swedish event. Nerves were seemingly bound to be an issue.
But he didn't wilt when he could have against Fritz. The American played exceptionally well in the first set, taking it 6-2. He didn't face a break point, though he landed just 59 percent of his first serves. He kept seemingly constant pressure on Tirante's serve, breaking the Argentinian twice.
As a tennis match often does, though, the momentum switched in one game in set two. Serving at 3-all, Fritz had a dip in form, getting only a point in the game, and was broken. Tirante went on to take the set 6-4, setting up a decider.
Taylor Fritz wins second title of 2026 by winning the Stockholm Open
By midway through the third set, each player was holding with relative ease. The match seemed to be headed toward a tense tie-break, and if it got there, would Triante's nerves -- so close to winning his first ATP title -- get the better of him?
Either way, he was a winner with his performance in Stockholm. He had risen four spots in the live ATP rankings even before the final, entering the top 50. He was closing in on his career high of 42, though playing in the form where he would surpass that in 2027.
Tirante gave himself a chance with Fritz serving at 4-all, getting to deuce after a rare extended rally when Fritz hit the ball wide with his forehand. The American was able to win the next two points to hold, however, putting the pressure back on the Argentinian.
The set and match would end in the expected tie-break. Tirante even got a mini-break lead at 3-2 and was just on the cusp of winning his first title, but whether he became too nervous or not, he wouldn't win another point. Fritz would win the tie-break and the Stockholm Open title, 7-3.
With the victory, Fritz has guaranteed that he will finish the year at No. 10. He will also be the second alternate at the ATP Finals, so he could play if another player drops out. He could earn a few more points and more money if he is able to participate.
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