Mar 20, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Taylor Fritz (USA) reacts after winning a point as he defeated Rafael Nadal (ESP) in the men’s final at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Taylor Fritz said his stubborn streak and a high pain tolerance helped him win the Indian Wells title on Sunday after an ankle injury almost forced the American to pull out of the final against Rafa Nadal.
Fritz overcame excruciating pain to snap Nadal's 20-match winning run with a 6-3 7-6(5) victory in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament, becoming the first American to capture the crown since Andre Agassi over two decades ago.
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