Taylor Fritz of the U.S. paddles on a surf lifesaving rescue board at Port Melbourne beach, Australia in this January 17, 2016 handout photo. REUTERS/Fiona Hamilton/Handout via Reuters
(Reuters) - Talented teenager Taylor Fritz surpassed Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe to become the fastest American finalist on the ATP Tour after reaching the title decider in Memphis on Saturday.
Fritz, just 18-years and three months, fought back to beat Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis 2-6 6-3 6-4 on his fifth match point and reach the final of the ATP 250 event in just his third on the men's tour.
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