The Dallas Open takes place at The Star In Frisco on Monday February 3, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Picture by Kathryn Riley/Dallas Open)
In style American Frances Tiafoe will take the court docket towards Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka whereas prime American Taylor Fritz battles Canada’s Denis Shapovalov.
(5) Frances Tiafoe vs. Yoshihito Nishioka
Frances Tiafoe has principally matched up nicely againt Yoshihito Nishioka. The 2 males have met 4 instances already. Tiafoe gained the primary three, however Nishioka nipped the American in Atlanta en path to his solely title final season. Nishioka had a stable win over American Brandon Nakashima within the first spherical, however because the world No. 67, he’s not favored to win towards Tiafoe.
Tiafoe was somewhat patchy in his opening spherical match this week. He dropped a set to Taro Daniel earlier than he righted the ship. The world No. 18 usually has had an unimpressive begin to the season. He gained a single match every in Brisbane and on the Australian Open, however he needs to be higher positioned in Dallas. He’ll be taking part in in entrance of an appreciative dwelling crowd and on a court docket that enhances his sport.
Nishioka is taking part in nicely and could have his probabilities at one other upset, however search for Tiafoe to snag the win.
Cheryl decide – Tiafoe in 3
(1) Taylor Fritz vs. Denis Shapovalov
The Dallas Open takes place at The Star In Frisco on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Picture by Jared Wickerham/Dallas Open)
Conversely Taylor Fritz is taking part in among the finest tennis of his profession since his run to the ultimate on the U.S. Open. He’s ranked 4 on this planet, and although he crashed out within the third spherical on the Australian Open to Gael Monfils, he has in any other case been tidy and environment friendly up to now this season. He defeated Arthur Rinderknech simply within the first spherical.
Shapovalov has the form of sport that may can create surprises. He’s a giant hitter and he’s not afraid to go for the flashy shot. When he hits them, he’s harmful. However towards an opponent like Fritz, that is more likely to end result within the Canadian snagging a set relatively than your entire match.
Cheryl decide – Fritz in 3
