Taylor Fritz’s exceptional triumph in Indian Wells against Rafael Nadal marked the definitive maturation of the 24-year-old American, who jumped to 13th place in the world rankings on Monday. While Nadal will be out for more than a month due to a stress fracture in his rib, Fritz’s ankle problem was less serious than expected.Against all odds, the American player flew to Miami to play the other American Masters 1000 in the coming days. In her pre-tournament press conference, the American star touched on various topics, including her physical condition and WTA No.1 Ashleigh Barty’s sudden retirement from tennis at the age of 25. The American recounted how she felt after her triumph in Indian Wells. “Everything that happened was crazy. I didn’t start the tournament thinking I was going …

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