Taylor Fritz Edges Sebastian Korda in Dallas Open Quarterfinal

Top seed Fritz prevails in tight three-set match to advance to semifinals.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Top-seeded American Taylor Fritz defeated fellow countryman Sebastian Korda in a hard-fought quarterfinal match at the 2026 Dallas Open. Fritz, who has been dealing with injuries this season, edged Korda 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(1) in a match that came down to a decisive tiebreaker.

Why it matters

The victory for Fritz keeps his hopes alive for a deep run at the ATP 500 event in Dallas, while the loss for Korda ends his quarterfinal appearance at the tournament.

The details

Fritz served well throughout the match, winning 82% of his first serve points and firing 36 aces. However, Korda matched him with strong serving of his own, dropping only five points behind his first serve. The match featured several tightly contested tiebreakers, with Fritz ultimately prevailing in the third-set breaker to clinch the victory.

  • The quarterfinal match took place on February 13, 2026.
  • Fritz and Korda had previously met four times, with Fritz holding a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over his compatriot.

The players

Taylor Fritz

The top-seeded American has been dealing with injuries this season but is looking to make a deep run at the Dallas Open.

Sebastian Korda

The young American reached the quarterfinals in Brisbane earlier this season and was looking to pull off the upset against his more experienced countryman.

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What they’re saying

“It was a tough battle out there, but I'm glad I was able to come through in the end. Korda is a great player and he really pushed me to the limit.”

— Taylor Fritz (Tennis Channel)

What’s next

Fritz will now advance to the semifinals of the Dallas Open, where he will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Alex de Minaur and Jenson Brooksby.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory for Taylor Fritz showcases his resilience and ability to grind out tough matches, even when dealing with injury issues. The win keeps his hopes alive for a title run at the Dallas Open, an important tune-up event ahead of the upcoming Grand Slam season.