Fritz Advances to ATP Dallas Semis with Stellar Performance
In an intense match at the ATP Dallas Open, top seed Taylor Fritz showcased his talent by overcoming fellow American Sebastian Korda to reach the semi-finals. This thrilling encounter took place on February 14, 2026, and concluded with Fritz winning 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).
Taylor Fritz Shines in Dallas
Ranked seventh in the world, Fritz demonstrated resilience against the 53rd-ranked Korda. After two hours and 30 minutes of play, Fritz sealed the victory by winning the final five points of the decisive tie-breaker.
Match Highlights
- Fritz recorded an impressive 22 aces during the match.
- He successfully converted all four break points he faced.
- Fritz leads their head-to-head with four wins against Korda.
The match took a physical toll on Fritz, who sustained a right elbow injury during the second set. He described experiencing sharp pain after returning a shot from Korda. However, after receiving treatment and painkillers, he regained his confidence.
“I was really scared to snap my serve,” Fritz admitted. “But I started to trust it, and it wasn’t something I was thinking about during the second and third sets.”
Looking Ahead
Fritz will face Croatian Marin Cilic in the semi-finals. Cilic, a past US Open champion in 2014, advanced after defeating British qualifier Jack Pinnington Jones 6-1, 6-4. Fritz holds a 2-1 advantage in their ATP meetings, having won in Monte Carlo in 2022 and Indian Wells in 2017.
Other Semi-Final Matches
In other matchups, Canada’s Denis Shapovalov continued his title defense by defeating third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain with a scoreline of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Shapovalov will next face second-seeded American Ben Shelton, who overcame Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling performances from top players at the ATP Dallas Open.
