Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski Prediction 6/24/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Defending champion Taylor Fritz faces British qualifier Jan Choinski in the Round of 16 at the Eastbourne Open on Wednesday, June 24. Fritz is the most decorated champion in the tournament’s history with four titles and he is the two-time defending champion. But will the American complete a three-peat having just lost another grass-court final this past week? Here’s our Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski prediction. This preview will also include a Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski pick.

Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski Preview

Taylor Fritz is coming off a runner-up finish at the Halle Open. Fritz took out Alexander Zverev in a competitive semifinal and was the favorite heading into the title match last Sunday. But for just the second time in his career, he lost to an inspired Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. It’s back-to-back grass finals that Fritz has lost. He came up short in Stuttgart at the start of the swing, losing to Ben Shelton in three sets.

Overall, Fritz has compiled 19 wins and 12 losses this season and is currently 7th in the ATP rankings. He’s lost his spot as the American No. 1 to Shelton. He has lost all three finals he’s contested this year. Fritz does have an excellent record in Eastbourne, where he has lifted four titles in his career. He reigned supreme in each of the last two years at Devonshire Park.

Jan Choinski has won two qualifying matches at the Eastbourne Open. He recovered from a 0-4 deficit in the final set tiebreak against Marcos Giron to force his way into the main draw. The 30-year-old then upset former Montreal champion Alexei Popyrin to pick up his first main draw win at tour level in 2026.

Choinski lost the first set 6-1 in under half an hour, but he totally outplayed the Australian World No. 100 in the next two sets to complete the comeback. Choinski dropped a combined four games in two sets to defeat Popyrin and advance to the round of 16 in Eastbourne for the first time.

Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski Head-To-Head

Fritz and Choinski have never played each other at any level, so this will be their first career meeting.

Taylor Fritz vs Jan Choinski Prediction

Fritz has enjoyed tremendous success at the Eastbourne Open, but even in his title triumphs, opening matches have rarely been won with complete authority. He’s also still processing back-to-back final defeats on grass. And with Choinski coming through qualifying and outplaying a big hitter like Popyrin, Fritz would probably be happier to survive this match than dominate it. We are looking at the Choinski games handicap here.

Nur Said's Pick: Choinski games handicap +4.5