Shelton Stuns Fritz in Dramatic Dallas Open Final

DALLAS – Ben Shelton pulled off a remarkable victory at the Nexo Dallas Open on Sunday, defeating top-seeded Taylor Fritz 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a captivating three-set match. The 23-year-classic American saved three championship points to claim his fourth ATP Tour title and his first indoors.

A Comeback for the Ages

Shelton faced a daunting challenge in the third set, finding himself down 4-5 and facing three match points on his own serve. However, he displayed incredible composure and resilience, battling back to hold serve and ultimately break Fritz to secure the win.

“It feels amazing. I thank God, because I needed something supernatural to win this tournament, despite all the trouble I was in,”

Ben Shelton

The victory marks Shelton’s second ATP 500 trophy and continues his impressive run on the ATP Tour. He previously won titles in Tokyo 2023, Houston 2024, and Canada 2025.

Match Details and Key Moments

The match was a high-octane affair between the top two seeds, with both players showcasing their powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes. After dropping the first set 3-6, Shelton roared back to take the second 6-3, setting the stage for a thrilling decider.

Shelton’s ability to raise his level in the crucial moments proved to be the difference. After saving the three championship points, he lost only three more points on his way to closing out the match in one hour and 51 minutes.

“I had to fight until the last minute. Fritz was playing very good tennis and I was suffering a lot with what he was imposing on me. I tried to be a competitor from start to finish and ended up winning. I think it’s a testament to the function my team and I did.”

Ben Shelton

Head-to-Head Record

Shelton now holds a 2-1 advantage in his Lexus ATP HeadToHead series against Fritz, who was seeking his eleventh ATP Tour title.

This victory solidifies Shelton’s position as one of the rising stars in American tennis and sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.