Sheldon saves 3 championship points from the brink, Dallas clinches the title

In the 2026 Dallas Open final, 23-year-old Ben Sheldon played the most dramatic match of his career. After losing the first set and confronting three championship points in the final set, he overturned the match against compatriot Taylor Fritz with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win, claiming his first title of the year, his second ATP 500 trophy, and his inaugural indoor championship.

This 1 hour 51 minute contest was a masterclass in high-level attack and defense. Showing incredible resilience when on the verge of defeat, Sheldon saved all championship points and then surged to claim victory. Following this match, his head-to-head record against Fritz improved to 2-1. Since 2025, he has completed nine comebacks after losing the first set, establishing himself as a leading force among the new generation in clutch situations.

Sheldon won his first career tour-level title at the 2023 Tokyo 500 event. He then claimed the Houston 250 title in 2024. In 2025, he captured his first ATP 1000 championship at the Canadian Masters. The Dallas Open marks his fourth career tour title.

From being on the defensive to playing with confidence, Sheldon’s victory demonstrated that his mental toughness and physical endurance have reached elite levels. This young American powerhouse declared in front of his home crowd, with passion and intensity, that he is now one of the most promising talents in North American men’s tennis.

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