Wimbledon 2022: Taylor Fritz beats Kubler to reach maiden quarters

Wimbledon's 11th seed Taylor Fritz earned his family stripes by reaching the quarter-finals of the grasscourt grand slam. His 6-3 6-1 6-4 win over qualifier Jason Kubler put him into the last eight at the Wimbledon 2022 and saw him match the grand slam feat of his mother who, Kathy May, reached three slam quarter-finals in the late 1970s.

American Taylor Fritz made it to his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal with a classy fourth-round victory against Australian qualifier Jason Kubler at Wimbledon 2022. Credit: Reuters Photo

The 11th seed produced an impressive display of clean hitting off both wings to end the World No. 99 Kubler's spirited run at the grass-court major. Credit: Reuters Photo

Fritz crushed 40 winners and broke his opponent's serve five times to complete a two-hour win, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4, on No. 1 Court. Credit: AP Photo

It was Fritz's eighth straight win on grass and carries him to a showdown with either two-time champion Rafael Nadal or Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. Credit: Reuters Photo

His run to the Wimbledon quarterfinals continues a breakthrough year for the 24-year-old Fritz, who lifted his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March. Credit: Reuters Photo

Fritz's win against Kubler improved his match record for 2022 to 29-10, and the American admitted it felt good to be rewarded for his efforts behind the scenes. Credit: Reuters Photo

Australia's Jason Kubier returns the ball to US player Taylor Fritz during their round of 16 men's singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London. Credit: AFP Photo

Taylor Fritz of the US celebrates his fourth-round win against Australia's Jason Kubler. Credit: Reuters Photo

Taylor Fritz in action during his fourth round match against Jason Kubler. Credit: Reuters Photo