Overview

• Denis Shapovalov claimed his first ATP 500 title at the Dallas Open with a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over world No. 5 Casper Ruud in the final.
• The unseeded Canadian defeated three top-10 players — Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Casper Ruud — en route to the title, a feat last achieved by Nick Kyrgios in 2019.
• Shapovalov's victory marks his third ATP career title and his biggest to date, following previous wins in Stockholm (2019) and Belgrade (2022).
• The 25-year-old's success comes after a challenging recovery from a knee injury that sidelined him for much of 2023, raising his ATP ranking to No. 32, his highest since September 2023.
• Shapovalov credited his aggressive play and team support for his resurgence, expressing optimism about his game returning to peak form.