Fritz’s long-time girlfriend Morgan Riddle finally confirmed the rumours with a photo of his new do. But she revealed that she was also “blindsided” by the drastic change.

But some players aren’t happy with the rule, as Taylor Fritz hit out and claimed it would “ruin the sport”. Since the summer of 2022, coaches on the ATP and WTA Tours have been able to advise their players from the box and give them more detailed analysis during breaks in play as part of a trial. This will now be permanent starting next year.

World number six Taylor Fritz said the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) decision to allow off-court coaching from 2025 would ruin the one v one strategic and mental elements of the game.

Taylor Fritz and Denis Shapovalov expressed displeasure over the ITF's decision Monday to allow off-court coaching, saying it would change "the beauty of the game."

World No.6 Taylor Fritz said the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) decision to allow off-court coaching from 2025 would ruin the one v one strategic and mental elements of the game.

World number six Taylor Fritz said the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) decision to allow off-court coaching from 2025 would ruin the one v one strategic and mental elements of the game. The ITF announced on Monday that off-court coaching will be allowed from Jan.