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Taylor Fritz vs Marin Cilic Betting Picks and Preview – In-Form Cilic Set to Reach Dallas Final
- Cilic serves impressively, reaching Dallas semifinals without losing a set
- Fritz has faced challenges, going to three sets in two of his three matches
- Head-to-head, Fritz leads 2-1, but Cilic's current form is a significant advantage
Marin Cilic plays a shot against Jack Pinnington Jones in the Men's Singles Quarterfinals match during day five of the 2026 Dallas Open.
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- Stats - Service Edge With Cilic
- Head-to-Head - Fritz Leads 2-1
- Fritz Still Searching For Top Form
- Cilic Carrying Strong Form Into Dallas
Taylor Fritz, meanwhile, has not shown the form or level to be a clear favorite here. With Cilic in strong rhythm and the odds looking appealing, the veteran is well worth a shot in this matchup.
Stats - Service Edge With Cilic
- Two of Taylor Fritz’s three matches this week have gone to three sets.
- Fritz has faced 12 break points across his three matches so far.
- Marin Cilic has yet to drop a set in this Dallas run.
- Cilic has allowed only six break-point chances on his serve en route to the semifinals.
Head-to-Head - Fritz Leads 2-1
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Monte Carlo | Clay | R2 | Fritz | 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2021 | Saint Petersburg | Indoor Hard | F | Cilic | 7–6(3), 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2017 | Indian Wells | Hard | R2 | Fritz | 4–6, 7–5, 6–4 |
Fritz Still Searching For Top Form
Taylor Fritz’s fitness and overall level have looked below par through January, and there hasn’t been much improvement so far in February either.
He may have reached the semifinals in Dallas, but his performances haven’t quite matched expectations for a top-10 player.
Two of his three matches this week have gone the distance, including a three-set opener against Marcos Giron and another tough battle with Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinals.
Fritz has also never gone beyond the semifinals in Dallas across his previous three appearances. His only semifinal here ended in a three-set loss to eventual champion Yibing Wu in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | 28 (28 Oct 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 |
Cilic Carrying Strong Form Into Dallas
Marin Cilic, in contrast, has made a strong start to the season. He reached the third round of the Australian Open with impressive wins over Daniel Altmaier and Denis Shapovalov, and he pushed Casper Ruud close in a competitive contest.
He has only improved as the weeks have gone on and has looked particularly sharp in Dallas, reaching the semifinals without dropping a set. That run includes a standout win over in-form Learner Tien, with Cilic’s serve and first-strike tennis clicking nicely.
This will be his first main-tour semifinal since 2024, when he beat an American in the last four and went on to win the title. That run played a big role in his rankings surge after returning from a lengthy injury layoff earlier that year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia |
| Age | 37 (28 Sep 1988) |
| Height / Weight | 198 cm / 89 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 61 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 3 (29 Jan 2018) |
| Elo Rank | 48 (1801) |
| Titles | 21 |
Verdict
Marin Cilic has been operating at a very solid level this week, and with the way he’s serving, Taylor Fritz may get very few chances on return. The faster conditions only strengthen Cilic’s advantage.
Expect Cilic to come through in straight sets, likely via a couple of tight sets with at least one tiebreak in the mix.
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