TOP AMERICANS TAYLOR FRITZ & BEN SHELTON JOIN
NORWAY’S CASPER RUUD AS COMMITS FOR 2026 DALLAS OPEN
Premium tickets are on sale now as three top-12 players prepare to compete in Dallas
FRISCO, Texas (September 30, 2025) – The Dallas Open is preparing for the 2026 tournament,
announcing today that Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, the top-ranked Americans in the world (No. 5 and
No. 6 respectively) are set to compete in the tournament’s second year as an ATP 500 event. Fritz and
Shelton join World No. 12 Casper Ruud as committed players for the 2026 Dallas Open, scheduled for
February 7-15, 2026, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the headquarters and training facility of the
Dallas Cowboys. Premium ticket packages are available now at www.dallasopen.com.
The Dallas Open is the only ATP Tour indoor championship held in the United States.
Fritz, the top-ranked American in the world, was a finalist at Wimbledon this year and was a U.S. Openfinalist in 2024. The 27-year old is a 10-time winner on the ATP Tour including two titles in 2025, and
currently leads the ATP Tour in aces and first serve points won (by percentage) this year.
"I really enjoyed being in Dallas at the new venue this year, and I'm excited to be back again next year.
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Fritz said.
"The fans bring incredible energy and any time I can play in the U.S. I’m going to take that
opportunity. The fans are amazing and it really feels like home court advantage with all the support we
receive.
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Shelton, the second-highest ranked American in the world, has played in the Dallas Open in each of the
last two years, reaching the semifinals in 2024. Last year, the 22-year old reached the Round of 16.
Shelton is a three-time winner on the ATP Tour - including one title in 2025 (Toronto) and a two-time
Grand Slam semifinalist, including this year’s Australian Open.
“Having three premier players like Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Casper Ruud return to North Texas is
an incredible opportunity for our fans and for the Dallas Open,
” said Peter Lebedevs, Dallas Open
Tournament Director.
“Taylor has been a mainstay in the top ten, Ben continues to establish himself as
one of the most dynamic young stars on tour reaching the top 10 this year, and Casper has already
proven he can succeed at this event. Fans can look forward to world-class tennis from the deepest field
in our tournament’s history as we return to The Star, a truly first-class venue.
”
Rudd, the 2025 Dallas Open runner-up, is a 13-time winner on the ATP Tour, including one title in 2025
(Madrid). Former world No. 2 (September 2022), Rudd is the highest-ranked Norwegian in the sport’s
history. The runner-up at the 2022 and 2023 French Open and the 2022 U.S. Open will be playing in his
second Dallas Open.
The Dallas Open will be one of 16 global events at the 500-level and one of only two in the United
States. The Dallas Open will continue its tradition of awarding the top male tennis player at SMU with a
singles main draw wildcard. New this year, four doubles pairings representing multiple Texas universities
will compete in a separate Collegiate Doubles qualifying event on Saturday, February 7, for a spot in the
doubles Main Draw.
PREMIUM TICKETS
Premium ticket options now available for purchase include Courtside Seats, Choctaw Courtside Boxes,
the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 40 Love Suite, Comfort Loge seats, and the Frisco Social Club.
New this year, the Courtside Seats are the largest and most comfortable seats the Dallas Open has to
offer. Each seat features plush, high-back seating, cup holders, and a table tray with courtside sideline
court views. The Courtside Seats will have access to the all-inclusive Choctaw Club which includes
nightly meet and greets, upscale food and beverages, and VIP parking.
Each Choctaw Courtside Box includes four seats, located just steps from Center Court, as well as
access to the Choctaw Club (all-inclusive upscale food and beverage), two parking passes, and an ATP
Tour player meet-and-greet.
The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 40 Love Suite includes seats in a private suite with all-inclusive food and
beverages, private bathrooms, parking pass, and a player meet-and-greet for each night session.
The Comfort Loge Seats offer high-back extra plush theater seats with premium sideline court views.
Updated for 2026, these seats have access to a lounge located directly behind their seats with
all-inclusive food and beverage, views of Grandstand Court, and nightly meet-and-greets plus VIP
Parking.The Frisco Social Club enjoys premium sightlines of Center Court and new, larger mesh back
comfortable seats with access to the Frisco Social Club party deck that is located directly above the
seating area. Frisco Social will have lounge seating and drink rails to overlook both Grandstand Court
and Center Court. Fans can enjoy some of the best views in the house and access to a cash bar and
snacks.
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About The Dallas Open
The Dallas Open is currently an ATP Tour 500 men’s tournament that will play its fourth year in North
Texas, its first in Frisco on February 7-15, 2026, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. It will be the only
ATP Tour indoor championship in the United States, and features men’s top world tennis players in
singles and doubles competition. The tournament, previously held as the New York Open, is one of
the longest-running American tournaments on the ATP Tour. Its rich history features some of the top
names in tennis, including legends John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick,
Michael Chang, John Isner, and Andy Murray, and a current generation of stars like Kei Nishikori,
Milos Raonic, and Reilly Opelka.
About GF Sports & Entertainment
GF Sports & Entertainment is a global events and operations company that elevates the experience of
live sports, entertainment and interactive events. The company owns the ATP's only U.S. indoor 500
level tournament, the Dallas Open, as well as the National Lacrosse League's Ottawa Black Bears. GF
Sports & Entertainment also incubates emerging sport concepts including The World Long Drive tour
which features the longest and fastest hitters in the golf world who compete for prize money and ranking
points all culminating to crown a World Long Drive Champion. GF Sports & Entertainment was founded
in July 2015 by New York-based private equity firm GF Capital. For additional information, please visit
www.gfsportsandentertainment.com.
About The ATP
The ATP’s mission is to serve tennis. As governing body of the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour we
entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world’s greatest players at prestigious tournaments, and
inspire the game’s next generation. From the United Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia,
the stars of the game battle for titles and PIF ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250
events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead to the Nitto ATP Finals, our prestigious season finale held in
Turin, Italy. Featuring only the season’s best 8 singles players and doubles teams, the tournament sees
the crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, presented by PIF, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For
more information, please visit www.ATPT our.com.
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