DALLAS (October 30, 2024) – The Dallas Open, in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, announced two of the top American tennis players in the world, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, have committed to compete in the 2025 Dallas Open. Fritz and Tiafoe’s addition to the field was announced during the Dallas Open kickoff event, held at the home of Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer and Co-Owner Charlotte Jones.
The 2025 Dallas Open, set for February 1-9, 2025, will move to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the headquarters and training facility of the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2025, the Dallas Open will elevate its status from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 event, promising the strongest field since the tournament's move to North Texas in 2022. This upgrade offers players the chance to earn more ATP ranking points and compete for a share of approximately $2.8 million in prize money.
“I’m looking forward to returning to North Texas to compete in an elevated tournament at a one-of-a-kind venue,” Fritz said. “The Dallas Open has been a great event and will only be bigger and better with the upgrades starting in 2025.”
Fritz, a 2023 Dallas Open semifinalist and 2022 Dallas Open quarterfinalist, is the top-ranked American man in the world. Currently ranked No. 6 in the PIF ATP Tour Rankings, Fritz won two of his eight career ATP Tour titles in 2024 (Eastbourne, Delray Beach). The 27-year old was the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up and a quarterfinalist at both the 2024 Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships.
“The Dallas Open, America’s newest ATP 500-level tournament, continues to strengthen its deepest field yet as we welcome back two of the best players in the world – Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe,” Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs said. “Both Taylor and Frances have played phenomenal tennis in 2024, and we look forward to them showcasing their top-level talent in front of our fans here in North Texas in February.”
Tiafoe, a two-time Dallas Open quarterfinalist, is currently No. 17 in the world, the third-highest ranked American. Tiafoe reached his second career Grand Slam semifinal at this year’s U.S. Open, falling in five sets to Fritz.
“It’s exciting to see another 500-level tournament added here in the U.S.,” Tiafoe said. “The energy at the Dallas Open is electric, and I can’t wait to compete in this year’s event.”
Fritz and Tiafoe join 2024 Dallas Open Champion, American, and World No. 12, Tommy Paul and World No. 8 Casper Ruud as players confirmed to compete in the 2025 Dallas Open.
Weeklong and weekend ticket packages for the 2025 Dallas Open are available at www.dallasopen.com.
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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 1-9, 2025, 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 Dallas Open an ATP 500 level event and the only indoor professional tournament in the U.S., as well as the Ottawa Black Bears lacrosse team who competes in the National Lacrosse League. In 2021 GF Sports and Entertainment purchased World Long Drive which is the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA. It was first established in 1974, and since 2000 consisted of Open, Women’s, Seniors (over-45s), and Amateur events where athletes compete by driving for distance. 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
As the global governing body of men’s professional tennis, the ATP’s mission is to serve tennis. We entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world’s greatest players at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next generation of fans and players. 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 towards the Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the world’s top 8 qualified singles players and doubles teams, the tournament also sees the official crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, presented by PIF, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit www.ATPTour.com.
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