Taylor Fritz vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Prediction United Cup Tennis Picks 12/29/24

2024 was Taylor Fritz's best season on the ATP Tour. The Californian won 53 matches at all levels and became the first American man to headline a Grand Slam final in 15 years at last season's US Open.

Despite falling just short in the championship match against Jannik Sinner, he secured his spot at the ATP Finals at the end of the season and once more Sinner denied him glory in the title match.

Fritz finished the season ranked fourth in the ATP rankings and is one half of the top-seeded nation at the United Cup. He is a former champion of course, winning the inaugural tournament back in 2023.

Felix Auger-Aliassime Preview

Canada secured a win over Croatia in the first tie in Group A. Leylah Fernandez had given her country the lead by beating Donna Vekic, but Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Borna Coric to leave the tie openly poised.

In the defeat to Coric, Auger-Aliassime hit 13 aces and three double faults. He landed 74% of first serves and won 64% of first serve points (43/67). 

The World No. 29 won 48% of second-serve points (11/23) and saved eight of 12 break points. Auger-Aliassime won 47% of return points (38/81) and converted five of 10 break points.

He appeared to be in total control leading 6-0, 4-2, but only won four games as Coric turned the match around.

Taylor Fritz vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Head-To-Head

• Fritz and Auger-Aliassime have met twice on the ATP Tour.

• Fritz won both meetings in three sets.

Taylor Fritz vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Prediction

Expect the tennis to be played at a frenetic pace as two serving behemoths collide. If their two previous clashes are anything to go by, there is a reasonable chance of getting three sets here. But the exploitable market in this one is the total number of aces in the match, with both players likely to hit double digits.