‘Don’t Feel Like It’s Too Forced’ – American Star Taylor Fritz Intends to Present His Authentic Self in the Upcoming Netflix Documentary

Netflix, after covering the thrilling life of F1 racers, has taken a project to bring tennis fans closer to their idols. After watching the success of ‘Drive to Survive’ series, the entertainment company has decided to dedicate a series to tennis. The series shot in a documentary format will showcase the lives of tennis professionals during tours. With some time in hand before its release, Taylor Fritz gave a glimpse of the series.

Fritz, while addressing the press in London, spoke about the much-anticipated documentary covering the ATP and WTA tours. Here’s what he had to say about the same.

Taylor Fritz shares his thoughts about the upcoming Netflix production

The 2022 Indian Wells champion, after addressing the dedication of Netflix’s crew, spoke about how they have pieced the entire thing. He said, “It’s been fun. I don’t feel like it’s too forced. Even like if they are around, they are almost shadowing me. Just catching the things I say.”

Thereafter he added, “And I try to imagine they are not there because I just don’t wanna come off as someone I am not for the show. I want it to be very authentic. I think it’s going to be great for tennis.” Netflix has collaborated with all the four Grand Slams to capture the natural selves of players before and after the games. Also, the change in their attitude when shifting from one major event to another.

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Further, apart from the American, the current World no.1 Daniil Medvedev also spoke about the documentary with excitement.

Fritz’s performance in the grass-court season this year

After having only one noteworthy run in the entire clay court season, that is the Monte Carlo Masters. The 24-year-old stepped on the grass courts of S-Hertogenbosch open and Queen’s Club Championship where he failed to make it to the latter stages. However, following that, he saw an upturn in form.

Fritz took part in the ATP 250 event based in Eastbourne. At the Eastbourne International, he defeated players like Alexander Bublik and Alex De Minaur to reach the finals. In the finals, he outclassed fellow American tennis ace Maxime Cressy by 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-6(5) to claim the title.

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The former World No.13 is currently looking strong in the grass swing’s major event. He took down his first two opponents with ease in straight sets and will lock horns with the Slovak tennis professional Alex Molcan in the third round on Saturday.