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- Fritz, despite ranking, struggles with form and fitness, vulnerable in Dallas
- Giron boasts a strong record in Dallas, offering potential for an upset
- Fritz leads head-to-head 8-2, but Giron's momentum could be key
Taylor Fritz is the top seed in ATP Dallas
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- Stats - Giron’s Dallas Record Stands Out Against Fritz
- Head-to-Head - Fritz Leads 8-2
- Slow Start Leaves Questions Around Fritz
- Giron Carries Momentum Into Dallas Return
Marcos Giron is a capable opponent who is also comfortable at this venue and playing at home. With odds north of 3.00 available, he offers clear value and is worth a look as an underdog in this spot.
Stats - Giron’s Dallas Record Stands Out Against Fritz
- Fritz holds a modest 4-4 win loss record in 2026.
- He has never reached a final in Dallas despite three appearances.
- Giron has won 9 of his 12 matches in Dallas.
- He finished runner up at this event in 2024.
Head-to-Head - Fritz Leads 8-2
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eastbourne | Grass | QF | Fritz | 7–5, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 2025 | Rome | Clay | R2 | Giron | 7–6(4), 7–6(3) |
| 2024 | Delray Beach | Hard | SF | Fritz | 7–6(8), 6–2 |
| 2023 | Geneva | Clay | R16 | Fritz | 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2023 | Dallas | Indoor Hard | QF | Fritz | 7–6(7), 3–6, 6–3 |
| 2022 | Dallas | Indoor Hard | QF | Giron | 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(3) |
| 2021 | Miami | Hard | R2 | Fritz | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 2019 | Newport Beach Challenger | Hard | R2 | Fritz | 2–6, 7–6(6), 7–6(7) |
| 2017 | Dallas Challenger | Hard | R16 | Fritz | 7–5, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 2015 | Sacramento Challenger | Hard | QF | Fritz | 6–3, 6–4 |
Slow Start Leaves Questions Around Fritz
Fritz has lacked full fitness since the start of the 2026 season and it has clearly affected his results and confidence. He opened the year with a tough loss to Sebastian Baez and struggled to build momentum through his early events.
His Australian Open campaign was also underwhelming as he dropped sets to lower ranked opponents before losing to Lorenzo Musetti in the round of 16.
Returning home may help, but Dallas has not been a happy hunting ground for him historically. For a player of his level, contending for titles at home events is usually the minimum target. Yet he has never reached a final in Dallas and most recently lost in the second round in 2025.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | 28 (28 October 1997) |
| Height / Weight | 193 cm / 86 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 7 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 4 (18 Nov 2024) |
| Elo Rank | 8 (1990) |
| Titles | 10 |
Giron Carries Momentum Into Dallas Return
Giron has made a strong start to 2026, reaching semifinals in back to back weeks in Hong Kong and Auckland. Those results have given him early season confidence and momentum heading into this event.
Dallas has been a very productive venue for him across recent seasons. He has reached at least the quarterfinals in each of his last three appearances here.
His most memorable run came in 2024 when he finished runner up to Tommy Paul. That campaign marked one of only three tour level finals of his career and showed how well he plays in these conditions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | 32 (24 July 1993) |
| Height / Weight | 180 cm / 77 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 59 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 37 (5 Aug 2024) |
| Elo Rank | 51 (1793) |
| Titles | 1 |
Verdict
Fritz is usually reliable in home events and against fellow Americans, but his current fitness and form concerns make him vulnerable. In this spot, the value sits with Giron, who has a strong record at this venue and has even beaten Fritz here before.
Marcos Giron
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