The American claimed his 12th ATP Tour title and his first Bybit Stockholm Open crown after winning an incredibly exciting final that was decided in a third-set tiebreak.
Both players held their opening service games in the first set, but Fritz took control in the fourth game, breaking Tirante’s serve to move ahead 3-1. Fritz played with great consistency and determination on his own serve, giving the Argentine little opportunity to fight his way back into the set. At 5-2, with Tirante serving, the Argentine showed some nerves, giving the American a chance at set point. Tirante managed to save it with an elegant drop shot. Fritz got another opportunity, however, and converted his second set point with a powerful straight backhand down the line to take the first set 6-2. Although Fritz had taken control, Tirante had been too passive in his play throughout the opening set.
Fritz began the second set in much the same way, holding comfortably in his service games. Tirante, however, had significantly increased his aggression. This was particularly evident in the sixth game, when he hit several winners. Suddenly, the American showed signs of nerves, making three consecutive unforced errors in his own service game as the Argentine broke to take a 4-3 lead. The momentum had shifted, and Tirante was now the more determined of the two players. At 5-4, the Argentine served for the set. He kept his nerves under control and claimed the second set 6-4 when Fritz hit a backhand into the net on Tirante’s first set point.
The third set was wide open, although the American arguably had a slight advantage by serving first. Neither player managed to gain the upper hand, and there were no break points before the match was decided in a tiebreak. Once there, Fritz won five consecutive points and took the tiebreak 7-3.
Taylor Fritz became the 11th American to win the Bybit Stockholm Open. The most recent American champion before him was Tommy Paul in 2024, while John McEnroe won the title four times during the 1970s and 1980s.
The victory marked Fritz’s 12th career title and his first indoors. It also means he climbs another place in the world rankings, moving up to No. 9.
