Top seed Taylor Fritz will face fellow countryman Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinals of Dallas on Friday. An in-form Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina will also be in action against defending champion Denis Shapovalov.
(1) Taylor Fritz vs. Sebastian Korda
Taylor Fritz fights his body as hard as he fights his opponents. The seventh-ranked American has been plagued by patellar tendonitis since the start of the season. He exited the Australian Open in the round of 16 ahead of Lorenzo Musetti, although he admits he almost withdrew completely to allow his body to fully recover. Fritz reports that Dallas’ tendonitis has improved a lot – so unless he aggravates it further, he should be close to full fitness on Friday against Sebastian Korda.
This has been a good tournament for Korda so far. The world number 53 has struggled to find his form but recorded a strong win over Frances Tiafoe in the second round. He’s still susceptible to Fritz’s heavy ground game, but the underdog should make it entertaining.
Cheryl’s pick: Fritz in 3
Ricky choice: Fritz in 2
(3) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. (7) Denis Shapovalov
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was one of the most in-form players of the year. He retired in the third round of the Australian Open against Tommy Paul with a thigh injury, but seems to have fully recovered this week.
The Spaniard will face 2025 champion Denis Shapovalov on Friday. The two men have shared victories at 1-1 – both close games. Find this to cover the entire distance. The fast surface suits Shapovalov’s game, but Davidovich Fokina is more consistent and in better form.
Cheryl pick: Davidovich Fokina in 3
Ricky pick: Davidovich Fokina in 3
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