Taylor Fritz crashed out of the Dallas Open Taylor Fritz crashed out of the Dallas Open

Taylor Fritz was the headline casualty of an upset-filled day at the Dallas Open, as Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton also crashed out. (More Tennis News)

Fritz, the world number four who was the top seed in Texas, lost to Canada's Denis Shapovalov 2-6 6-3 7-6 (7-2).

It marked Shapovalov's first victory over an opponent ranked in the ATP's top 10 since he defeated Fritz to win the title in Vienna in 2022.

"It feels incredible. Taylor is a super tough opponent," said Shapovalov, via the ATP Tour's official website.

"He came out super solid and I came out a little sluggish.

"It was difficult. I'm definitely happy with my fight. I'm happy I was able to turn it around in the second set and I was able to keep that momentum going."

Late night victory in the Lone Star State @denis_shapo shines bright as he takes down Fritz 2-6 6-3 7-6(2).@DALOpenTennis | #DALOpen pic.twitter.com/U3UMnOZ2Ld

— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 7, 2025

While Fritz will lick his wounds following a disappointing showing on the back of a third-round exit to Gael Monfils at the Australian Open, next up for Shapovalov is Tomas Machac, who overcame Rinky Hijikata in straight sets.

Shelton, who reached the Australian Open semi-finals last month, was another big name to fall short on Thursday.

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The 22-year-old went down 6-2 7-6 (7-3) to Jaume Munar, who will take on Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals.

Another home hope,rpjili official fifth seed Tiafoe, lost 6-3 4-6 6-3 to Yoshihito Nishioka, whose reward is a last-eight tie with world number five Casper Ruud.

Third seed Tommy Paul did progress, overcoming Ethan Quinn 6-4 5-7 6-4.

Paul squandered the chance to serve out the match in the second set, but wrestled back control of the tie in the decider.

"I've been in these situations a little bit more," Paul said. "I felt a little more comfortable. That's how you win the big matches, being better in the big moments."

Big-serving Reilly Opelka is Paul's quarter-final opponent.

On Tuesday, deep inside Chinese Mongolia, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue did just about enough to beat a spirited Chinese side. The occasion: the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.

Opelka struck 18 aces as he claimed a come-from-behind 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie.golden palasyo