For the last few months, Taylor Fritz has stepped away from the sport to rehabilitate an injury. Now, after battling with a chronic knee issue that has plagued him for nearly a year, the American is cleared and confirmed to make his highly anticipated return at the ATP 250 Geneva Open, easing the lingering concerns over his 2026 season.
Taylor Fritz Confirms Positive Knee MRI to Greenlight His Geneva Comeback
Fritz’s last appearance on the court was at the Miami Open in late March, where he bowed out in the Round of 16 on March 24. He had spent the entire offseason and the early months of the year trying to play through the discomfort of knee tendinitis, managing with daily treatments.
Before the Miami tournament even began, Fritz laid out an update on his physical state:
“We said, after Miami if we’re not seeing big improvements, it might be time to… just, like, slow down a bit on the playing and get it healed 100%.” “I’m still managing my knee. Some days it’s better than others, and I don’t know why exactly,” He admitted.
Following Miami, Fritz made the difficult decision to withdraw from the subsequent clay-court swing, including three ATP Masters 1000 events, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
That extended break has now proven to be the best decision. In a recent presser updating fans on his recovery and his upcoming Geneva Open campaign, Fritz expressed his relief that the downtime helped to improve his knee.
Addressing his current condition, Fritz shared:
“I’ve made a lot of progress. It took a lot of rest. The good news is that by getting an MRI upon returning from Miami, we could already see signs of improvement compared to the one done during the offseason.”
“I come back here because I love this city. But also because this tournament allows me to prepare best for Roland Garros, because the balls are the same. Two months is a long time. It’s longer than an offseason, but I had to stop. I couldn’t move forward anymore. On clay, I can slide and the footing puts less strain on the joints at the end of the run. I need to play games, sets, and matches. I have to find my tennis again and reconnect with my feelings. Roland Garros and Wimbledon are coming up fast and I have goals for both tournaments,” the world No. 8 added.
Meanwhile, he recently broke up with Morgan Riddle after nearly 6 years together. But despite the split and injury, the American has been making the most of his time off by enjoying activities such as attending the Renaissance Fair in Irwindale, California.
Instead of a relaxing offseason, Fritz had spent his winter in rehab, admitting in January that he had spent the entire break trying to treat the tendinopathy. He pushed through the Australian Open, reached the final in Dallas, and competed in Indian Wells, but the pain routinely hindered his game. Now, he’s all set to step onto the clay in Geneva tomorrow in the Round of 16.
