Overview
- The world No. 6 acknowledged the knee issue persists despite focused treatment during the off-season.
- He began 2026 with a loss to Sebastian Baez in Australia and was seen speaking with the tournament director about the knee afterward, according to News18.
- Fritz said he prefers to compete and manage the condition rather than stop for several months.
- He noted the pain can at times be too severe to play through and hopes the problem eases a couple of months into the season.
- He leads Team USA with Coco Gauff at the United Cup before the Australian Open starts on January 18, following a 2025 that included titles in Eastbourne and Stuttgart and an ATP Finals berth.