Taylor Fritz Advances to Dallas Open Semifinals

American tennis player overcomes injury scare to defeat Sebastian Korda in three sets.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Taylor Fritz, the American tennis player, survived an injury scare during his quarterfinal match at the Dallas Open to defeat Sebastian Korda in three sets and advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

Why it matters

Fritz's victory is significant as he continues his strong start to the 2026 season and solidifies his position as one of the top American men's tennis players. The Dallas Open is an important ATP Tour event, and Fritz's run to the semifinals will boost his confidence and ranking.

The details

During the first set, at 4-5 and 30-15, Fritz hit an awkward backhand flick that led to a sharp pain and required a visit from the physio. Despite the injury concern, Fritz was able to regroup and win the next two sets in a tiebreaker to secure the victory over his fellow American Korda.

  • The match took place on February 14, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

The players

Taylor Fritz

An American professional tennis player who is currently ranked among the top 20 players in the world.

Sebastian Korda

An American professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars in men's tennis.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really proud of the way I was able to fight through that injury scare and find a way to win. It was a tough match, but I'm glad I was able to come out on top.”

— Taylor Fritz (IANS)

What’s next

Fritz will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Reilly Opelka and Jenson Brooksby in the semifinals of the Dallas Open on February 16, 2026.

The takeaway

Fritz's ability to overcome an injury and advance to the semifinals of an important ATP Tour event demonstrates his resilience and competitive drive, which will be crucial as he continues to climb the rankings and challenge the top players in men's tennis.