Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz Set for All-American Final in Dallas
Ben Shelton has secured his spot in the finals of the Nexo Dallas Open, setting up an all-American final against Taylor Fritz. Shelton achieved this by defeating Denis Shapovalov of Canada with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Saturday.
Match Highlights: Ben Shelton vs. Denis Shapovalov
During the match, Shelton faced a challenging situation with 11 break points. Remarkably, he managed to save 10 of those, including all seven in the latter two sets. His serve was strong; he recorded eight aces while committing four double faults.
The decisive tiebreaker saw Shelton pull ahead with three consecutive points after the score was tied at 3-3, allowing him to clinch victory.
Taylor Fritz Advances to Finals
Taylor Fritz, the tournament’s top seed, also won his semifinal match in straight sets against Marin Cilic from Croatia. The final score was 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), with Fritz demonstrating his prowess through an impressive performance.
Statistical Performance of Taylor Fritz
- 22 aces
- No double faults
- 35 winners compared to 17 unforced errors
Fritz’s ability to secure his place in the finals reflects his status as a dominant player in the tournament.
Comparative Match Analysis
In other tennis events, similar competitive dynamics unfolded. At the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, top seeds Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime progressed to the finals. De Minaur triumphed over Ugo Humbert of France with a score of 6-4, 6-3, saving all 10 break points he faced.
Auger-Aliassime defeated Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan convincingly, with scores of 6-1, 6-2, completing the match in just 54 minutes.
Updates from the Argentina Open
At the IEB+ Argentina Open, Francisco Cerundolo, the top seed, defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a semifinal match with a score of 6-3, 7-5. Cerundolo excelled, winning 83.3% of his first-served points.
In another semifinal, Luciano Darderi bested Sebastian Baez to set up a final clash with Cerundolo, avoiding an all-Argentinian showdown.
Key Statistics from Argentina Open Semifinals
- Cerundolo: 83.3% first-service points won
- Darderi: 92.3% service points won in the second set
- Etcheverry: 26 unforced errors compared to 14 winners
These results highlight the competitive spirit and skilled performances of players across various tournaments, setting the stage for an exciting all-American final in Dallas.
