What do tennis players do in their leisure time? Well, some love to spend their time with their family, while others go for a trip to their favorite destinations. But what about the rest? Players like Taylor Fritz, Carlos Alcaraz, and a few others love to spend their time off the court by indulging themselves in the world of video games. The American tennis star has time and again reflected his love for video games on public platforms. Recently, he was seen showcasing his excitement after seeing his “handsome” avatar at the TopSpin2K25.
Yes, you heard that right! The popular tennis video game is back. Top Spin was first released in 2003 and it has been almost 13 years since the TopSpin 4 was released. TopSpin 2K25 was released on April 26, 2024, and here’s what Taylor Fritz has said after seeing his new avatar in the video game. In a video clip, the American tennis star is heard reacting to both his avatar and his stats in the game. What does he think about his look in the game? “Pretty good! Not gonna lie I’m looking at a pretty handsome guy in front of me on the screen,” Taylor Fritz.
View this post on Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
And regarding the stats Fritz thinks it could’ve been a little better. He said, “Forehand 77, that should be a little higher, I got say. Backhand 89, will take that for sure. Serve 83, probably bring that up a little bit. I think serve’s probably my best shot. Volley’s 38, that’s fair! Power 73, this is where we have a problem here. Come on guys!”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Although Taylor Fritz is not fully satisfied with his stats in the game, when it comes to video games, he sees it more as a relaxing activity. A few months ago the American shared that he had made it to the Emerald IV rank (one of the top ranks in the multiplayer battle arena video game ‘League of Legends’) with his fans through a social media post.
He told esports.net in an interview last year, “It’s like a cooldown kind of thing that I do in my free time because after you train all day, you don’t really have the energy to go do other stuff. It’s just what I enjoy.” Even Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is a big fan of gaming.
“I really want to play (as) myself!” – Carlos Alcaraz is as excited as Taylor Fritz with his avatar in the TopSpin 2K25
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
A few months ago Alcaraz also shared the trailer of TopSpin 2K25 on his Instagram stories and wrote he “Can’t Wait!” to play the game. How does it feel to get featured in a video game and play with his own character in the game? “Being in (a video game) is funny. It’s funny for me,” the 20-year-old Spanish star, said in an interview.
He further went on to add, “I always played with a lot of characters, a lot of players, and being able to play with myself is going to be (fun) for me, so I’m really excited about it. Yeah, I really want to play (as) myself!” Be it in real or in avatar, both Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz are real competitors. Have you got the chance to play with them from behind the screen? If yes, share your experience with the TopSpin 2K25 in the comment section!