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Fritz Advances at Wimbledon, Tiafoe Shows Off Warmup Style

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Taylor Fritz made a swift second-round exit from Wimbledon, defeating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5. The sixth seed advanced to the third round without dropping a set, firing 19 aces. Fritz's sartorial choice, a white blazer and NBA-style warmup pants, drew attention during his walk-on, though his on-court performance proved more significant.

Fritz's outfit featured tear-away warmup pants, a style he admitted was inspired by Frances Tiafoe and designed for quick removal. He noted his previous attempt in the first round was less successful. Tiafoe himself later demonstrated the technique, earning applause for his own rapid costume change before his match against Jan Choinski.

Tiafoe, the 17th seed, also secured a victory, overcoming Choinski 4-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-2. He credited momentum from the end of the third set for his strong finish. Elsewhere, second seed Alexander Zverev and fifth seed Alex de Minaur recorded straight-sets wins, while Matteo Berrettini defeated Arthur Fils.