Taylor Fritz continues to have Alexander Zverev's number with seventh consecutive H2H win

His win over the recent 2026 Roland-Garros champ Zverev is a promising sign with Wimbledon's main draw looming. The third grand slam event begins on June 29, and Fritz could be among the leading contenders on the men's side. 

His streak over Zverev began in the fourth round at 2024 Wimbledon. Last year, Fritz reached the semifinals, losing to Carlos Alcaraz, who will miss this year's tournament with a wrist injury.

The 28-year-old California native can pick up more steam ahead of his return to the All England Club with a fifth title at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, which starts Monday. He previously won the final Wimbledon tune-up in 2019, 2022 and 2024-25.

An American male tennis player hasn't won the men's singles tournament at Wimbledon since Pete Sampras' reign concluded in 2000. With previous recent champs including Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in the draw, Fritz, Shelton and other top U.S. players will likely have to slay some giants to snap the drought.

But a little over a week before the grass court grand slam opens, few pros on the men's side are having more success than Fritz. His confidence should be at a high, particularly if it's Zverev standing in his way.