Tennis star Taylor Fritz talks 'awesome' Olympics, self-imposed pressure, what may make sport 'more exciting'

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Fresh off medaling in Paris, Taylor Fritz has bigger goals in mind.

Fritz represented the United States in the Olympics earlier this month, and while it did not go exactly how he hoped, it was still an unforgettable experience to represent the Stars and Stripes.

"It was awesome. I always love playing for the U.S. I always feel like I play well when I’m playing for the U.S. It being my first Olympics, I’m happy at the very least I was able to bring back a medal," Fritz told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. He and fellow American Tommy Paul earned a bronze in the men's doubles.

It is quite a busy tennis calendar, as Fritz now gears up for the U.S. Open. The Olympics were essentially a fifth grand slam this year, and Fritz, a partner with Eight Sleep, is prioritizing his sleep in order to maximize his potential.

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Taylor Fritz of the United States celebrates the win during the Men's Doubles Bronze Medal Match on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on Aug. 3, 2024 in Paris. (RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

"I’m very big in aligning with brands that I personally use and feel they can help me. When it comes to sleep, I think sleep is one of, if not, the most important things when it comes to performing well as an athlete," Fritz said. "Even in general, if you’re not an athlete, it’s so important. Optimizing sleep, seeing all the data behind sleeping, it’s been huge for me, and I just think it makes a lot of sense as an athlete to partner with them."

Fritz was able to bring an Eight Sleep cooling pod to Paris to combat the scorching heat while he was