Ben Shelton to Face Denis Shapovalov in ATP Dallas Semifinal

Former US Open champion Marin Cilic also set to battle Taylor Fritz in the other semifinal match.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The ATP Dallas semifinals are set, with Ben Shelton taking on defending champion Denis Shapovalov, and former US Open winner Marin Cilic facing off against Taylor Fritz. Shelton holds a 3-0 head-to-head advantage over Shapovalov, while Cilic is predicted to edge out Fritz in their matchup.

Why it matters

These semifinal matches feature some of the top players on the ATP Tour, with the winners advancing to the final and a chance at the ATP Dallas title. The Shelton-Shapovalov matchup is particularly intriguing given their past history, while the Cilic-Fritz battle pits experience against youth.

The details

Shelton has defeated Shapovalov in all three of their previous meetings, and the American's playing style seems to give the Canadian trouble. Shapovalov will need to serve well and hope to edge any tiebreaks to have a chance against the in-form Shelton. In the other semifinal, the 37-year-old Cilic has played some of his best tennis in recent years to reach this stage, while the younger Fritz had to battle through some tough matches to get here, including an elbow injury in the quarterfinals. If both men are fully fit, the match could come down to fine margins.

  • The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Ben Shelton

The 23-year-old American has a 3-0 head-to-head advantage over Shapovalov and is looking to continue his strong run at the ATP Dallas tournament.

Denis Shapovalov

The defending champion at the ATP Dallas event, the 27-year-old Canadian will be looking to avenge his previous losses to Shelton and reach the final.

Marin Cilic

The 37-year-old former US Open champion has played some of his best tennis in recent years to reach the semifinals in Dallas.

Taylor Fritz

The 25-year-old American is the No. 1 seed at the ATP Dallas event and will be hoping to overcome an elbow injury to reach the final.

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What’s next

The winners of the two semifinal matches will advance to the ATP Dallas final on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The ATP Dallas semifinals feature a mix of experience and young talent, with the Shelton-Shapovalov matchup being a particularly intriguing clash given their past history. Whoever emerges victorious from these two matches will have a chance to claim the ATP Dallas title on Sunday.