Fritz is far from the only player on the ATP Tour who is unhappy with the quality of tennis balls over the past few years.

The Canadian’s 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory over the No. 4-ranked American was his biggest win by ranking since 2022.

Across the way, the ATP 500 in Rotterdam is also seeing players at their absolute best, with Carlos Alcaraz hitting a behind-the-back shot to set up a backhand winner, and Stefanos Tsitsipas edging a ...

Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeats world No. 4 Taylor Fritz 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(2) at the Dallas Open, advancing to the quarterfinals.