Taylor Fritz Defeats Brandon Nakashima in Dallas Men's Singles

The American tennis player continues his strong run of form with a straight-sets victory.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Taylor Fritz of the United States defeated Brandon Nakashima in the second round of the Dallas Men's Singles tournament on February 12, 2026. The match, held at Center Court in Dallas, concluded with Fritz winning in straight sets: 6-6, 3-4, 6-4.

Why it matters

The victory for the 28-year-old Fritz, currently ranked No. 7 in the world, continues his strong run of form and builds on a successful 2024 season that saw him reach the final of the US Open and the ATP Finals.

The details

Fritz, who has accumulated $28,896,292 in prize money throughout his career, placing him 19th all-time in earnings, dominated the match against the 24-year-old Nakashima, who currently holds the 29th ATP ranking and 1535 points. The loss represents a setback for the young American, who will be looking to build on his experience in future tournaments.

  • The match was held on February 12, 2026 at Center Court in Dallas.

The players

Taylor Fritz

An American tennis player currently ranked No. 7 in the world. He has a career-high ranking of No. 4 and has accumulated $28,896,292 in prize money, placing him 19th all-time in earnings.

Brandon Nakashima

A 24-year-old American tennis player currently ranked 29th in the ATP rankings with 1535 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Dallas tournament continues with other matches on February 12, 2026, including a match between Aleksandar Michelsen and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and scheduled matches featuring Stefan Korda against Frances Tiafoe, Emilio Quinn against Michael Cilic, and a contest between Denis Shapovalov and Aleksandar Kovacevic.

The takeaway

Fritz's victory in the Dallas Men's Singles tournament showcases his continued rise in the sport, building on a successful 2024 season that saw him reach the final of the US Open and the ATP Finals. The tournament provides a platform for both established stars and emerging talents to compete and gain valuable ranking points.