Taylor Fritz returns to the court on Wednesday after a grueling five-set opener stretched across two days to face Canadian up-and-comer Gabriel Diallo in the second round of Wimbledon 2025.
Fritz, the No. 5 seed, outlasted French serve machine Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a dramatic first-round clash that was suspended Monday night due to the All England Club’s strict 11:00 PM curfew and resumed Tuesday morning.
The American rallied from two sets down and absorbed a barrage of 51 aces — many of them north of 140 mph — to prevail 4–6, 6–7(2), 6–4, 7–6(5), 6–3.
Diallo, meanwhile, enters the second round fresh and confident after dispatching Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in straight sets. The 6-foot-8 Canadian has been climbing steadily on tour and already holds a grass-court title this year, having won the Libéma Open in the Netherlands last month.
His booming serve and aggressive play make him a dangerous opponent on grass, particularly against a player coming off a physically taxing match.
Fritz-Diallo Head-to-Head
Fritz is coming off arguably his grittiest Grand Slam win to date. He showed poise in big moments, especially in the fourth-set tiebreak, and limited unforced errors when it mattered most.
He served 19 aces of his own and kept his double faults to just three over five sets. But the concern now is fatigue — can he physically rebound less than 24 hours after finishing that marathon?
Diallo, by contrast, has yet to drop a set this tournament and has won over 85% of his first-serve points through two matches, including qualifying. He’s aggressive off both wings and isn’t afraid to come forward, which could test Fritz’s pass-and-return game.
The two have never met in a tour-level match, but their contrasting experiences will be a major factor. Fritz, a quarterfinalist here in 2022, is playing in his 29th Grand Slam. Diallo is in just his second Wimbledon main draw.
What to Watch
This match could be decided by how well Fritz recovers — both physically and mentally — from his opener. If his legs are heavy and his timing is off early, Diallo could race ahead with free points on serve and hold pressureless service games.
Fritz will need to protect his own serve efficiently and avoid long deuce games. If he gets a look at Diallo’s second serve, especially early, he’ll want to attack and make the Canadian feel uncomfortable in rallies.
Diallo’s best chance lies in a fast start and keeping the match short. If he can dominate on serve and get Fritz into a two-sets-to-one deficit, this could get tricky for the American.
Prediction
Fritz in four sets. The fifth seed will likely feel some effects from his first-round marathon, but his overall game — particularly his serve and ability to control points off the forehand — should carry him through.
Diallo has the tools to challenge, but Fritz’s experience on grass and mental edge should prove enough. This Wimbledon has been full of early upsets, but don’t expect one in this afternoon match on No. 1 Court.
How to Watch Taylor Fritz vs. Gabriel Diallo
The Taylor Fritz-Gabriel Diallo match is set to start at 1:00 PM Eastern on No. 1 Court. The game will air live on ESPN as part of its whip-around coverage. A dedicated stream for the match is available to ESPN+ subscribers.
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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