Another big event, another chance for Fritz to put his game up against a top player from his generation.

After falling short at 21 previous Grand Slams, the American finally made the second-week breakthrough in dramatic fashion on Saturday.

The Greek player needed four sets to move past Benoit Paire and return to the second week at the Australian Open.

Thursday offers up a marquee night match, an all-American battle, and a possible send-off for an Aussie fan favorite.

Emma Raducanu, Taylor Fritz and Elena Rybakina also set new personal bests on this week’s rankings.

"We have a lot of talented players knocking on the door of the Top 20," Michael Russell, coach of Taylor Fritz, tells TENNIS.com.

The American’s only two losses to Top 20 players in the last three months came against a No. 1 and a No. 3.

After recording the most impressive seasons of their careers in 2021, these players look set to take their place among the game’s elite.

The United States beat Canada and defending champion Russia defeated France at the ATP Cup.

Five months after exiting Roland Garros in a wheelchair, the 24-year-old left the Paris Masters as the top-ranked American.