Delray Beach Open Finale — Final Takeaways

What happened at the 2024 Delray Beach Open? Florida Tennis editor and publisher Matt Pressman filmed a comprehensive recap video with contributor Zach Shahan. The two delve into the tournament to find key takeaways and fun anecdotes related to the DBO.

The Delray Beach Open left a trail of exhilarating matches and unexpected twists. The tournament offered a glimpse into the evolving landscape of American tennis, underscored by the impressive performances of Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz (in the final), among others.

Tommy Paul, a crowd favorite, found himself in the spotlight, after his win at the Dallas Open the week prior to the DBO. But his performance in the final wasn't enough to grab back-to-back ATP tour wins. Fritz's opening ace against Paul in their match set the tone, with Shahan noting, "as soon as [Fritz] that ace, I was like uh no this is either going to be a long day or a very bad day for [Paul]." Fritz got the win in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.

Nevertheless, both Paul and Fritz demonstrated why they are considered among the best in American tennis. Paul's confidence got him a big win over Tiafoe. However, it was Fritz's composure in the final that stood out. "Taylor's groundstrokes seemed to be a little bit more dialed in," I told Zach. "Taylor Fritz knows how to elevate his game when it counts."

We recapped more than the final as well. Check out the full video to hear about the week at the DBO including earlier rounds, standout performances and the first weekend of the tournament for some inside anecdotes.

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