Wu Yibing showed off his best game to beat Taylor
Fritz in three sets, and will face John Isner in the Dallas Open final
Taylor Fritz looked like the
favorite against the world No. 97, the American began the tournament as the
first seed, and had a first-round bye. On his way to the semifinal he defeated
his compatriots Jack Sock and Marcos Giron.
Wu Yibing recorded a win over Michael Mmoh in the
first round and defeated third seed Denis Shapovalov in the second round. In
the quarterfinals he faced eighth seed Adrian Mannarino and defeated him in straight
sets.
In the first set Fritz was highly effective on serve
and had several break points in his favor to get ahead, but the Chinese took
the important points to reach the tie-break, but the world No. 8 was still
superior to take the lead by 7-6(3). In the second set Fritz also had options
to break but Wu Yibing improved his game throughout the set and got a break to
level the score at 7-5.
The Chinese broke the serve of the former Indian Wells
champion's in the fifth game, and despite showing some weariness, he managed to
hold serve and defeat a frustrated Fritz by 6-7, 7-5, 6-4
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Wu Yibing this week became the second Chinese player
to achieve the top 100, after Zhang Zhizhen did so in 2022. At April’s last
year Wu was ranked 1,869 after years of injuries but had a great return to the
tour. He won three ATP Challengers and reached the third round of the US Open,
in which Medvedev defeated him in 3-sets.
In the first final of his career, the 23-year-old will
have to face off against the experienced local player John Isner.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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