Overview

• Taylor Fritz defeated Tommy Paul in a weather-delayed final at the Delray Beach Open, successfully defending his title with a 6-2, 6-3 victory.
• Fritz becomes the second player in tournament history to win back-to-back titles, joining Jason Stoltenberg who achieved the feat in 1996-97.
• Despite challenging conditions and a tough match against Paul, Fritz managed to save all seven break points he faced and converted three of his five opportunities.
• The victory extends Fritz's winning streak in finals to six matches, dating back to the start of the 2022 season.
• In other tournament news, China's Zhizhen Zhang advanced in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open with a decisive win over Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.