Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season

The American world number four is coming off a breakthrough year, losing the title match at the ATP Finals in Turin last month to top-ranked Jannik Sinner. That came only weeks after playing the US Open final against the Italian, his first visit to a Grand Slam decider. He arrived in Perth for the 18-nation mixed-teams United Cup this week eager to join teammate and women's world number three Coco Gauff to kickstart their season ahead of the Australian Open next month. Fritz said he had enjoyed his handful of weeks away from the court.