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Fritz's Djokovic Joke Sparks Controversy Ahead of US Open

7/13/2025

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Taylor Fritz stirred controversy with a joke about Novak Djokovic's absence from the 2022 US Open due to Covid-19 rules, later clarifying it was intended as a compliment. With both players now out of the Wimbledon semifinals, they turn their sights to the US Open, eyeing a chance for Grand Slam glory.

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Taylor Fritz stirred controversy with a joke about Novak Djokovic's absence from the 2022 US Open due to Covid-19 rules, later clarifying it was intended as a compliment. With both players now out of the Wimbledon semifinals, they turn their sights to the US Open, eyeing a chance for Grand Slam glory.