Top Seed Fritz Advances with Dramatic Win

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, No. 7 world-ranked Tennis ace, T. Fritz (ATP Profile), opened his campaign in the men’s tennis NEXO Dallas Open with a gripping three-set victory over qualifier M. Gillon (ATP Profile).

The Shot Heard Around Dallas

Role-rverturning Fritz, 28, turned the tables on Gillon in the first set with a sensational backhand return that

has been pegged as a candidate for this year’s best shot on the ATP Tour

. While losing balance at the net, Fritz instinctively flashed an upside-down racket and struck an outright winner, leaving both opponents and spectators awestruck.

Watch here: The stunning backhand that has the tennis world buzzing

“It’s a cool shot,” Fritz said afterward. But honestly, it wasn’t that difficult. It was my only option, and it was fun.

Rallying to Victory

After conceding the second set, Fritz dug deep to level the match. In the tiebreak, he displayed his relentless precision, securing a 7-1 victory and advancing to the next round – where he’ll face 29th-ranked B. Nakashima (ATP Profile).

Did You Know?

• Fritz is serving at an average speed of 133 mph this season. Check out his serving power here.
• He’s also racked up 16 aces so far this year. Impressive!