Everything is set for this Sunday’s ATP 500
Dallas Open final between the two top Americans: world No. 7
Taylor Fritz and world No. 9
Ben Shelton — in a clash between the players who began the tournament as the favorites for the title. Both are looking to secure their first trophy of the season. Fritz eliminated Croatian Marin Cilic in the semifinals after two tie-breaks, while Shelton defeated the defending champion, Canadian Denis Shapovalov, in a three-set battle. The head-to-head between the two is currently 1-1, with Fritz claiming victory in Indian Wells 2023, while Shelton won their most recent encounter at the Canadian Open 2025.