Fritz and Shelton Set Up All-American Dallas Open Final

Top seeds to compete for hometown title in Texas tournament.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Top-seeded American players Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have advanced to the final of the Dallas Open tennis tournament, ensuring that an American player will win the hometown event.

Why it matters

The Dallas Open is a prestigious ATP Tour event, and having an all-American final featuring the top two seeds is a significant accomplishment for American men's tennis, which has struggled to produce top-tier talent in recent years.

The details

Fritz, the world No. 5 and top seed, and Shelton, the second seed, both won their semifinal matches on Saturday to set up the championship showdown. This will be the first all-American final at the Dallas Open since the tournament's inception.

  • The Dallas Open semifinal matches were played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Dallas Open final will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Taylor Fritz

The world No. 5 player and top seed in the Dallas Open.

Ben Shelton

The second seed in the Dallas Open and a rising young American tennis player.

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What they’re saying

“It's always special to play in front of a home crowd, and I'm excited to have the chance to win the Dallas Open title.”

— Taylor Fritz (Reuters)

“This is a dream come true for me to make the final of my hometown tournament. I'm going to give it my all to bring the title back to Dallas.”

— Ben Shelton (Reuters)

What’s next

The Dallas Open final between Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The all-American final at the Dallas Open showcases the growing depth and talent of American men's tennis, which has struggled to produce top-tier players in recent years. The winner of this match will become the first American champion of the Dallas Open.