Magic in Dallas: Taylor Fritz Hits "Shot of the Year" Behind-the-Back Winner 🎾

The 2026 Dallas Open witnessed a moment of pure tennis magic on Tuesday night as top seed Taylor Fritz produced what commentators are already calling the "Shot of the Year." In a gritty first-round clash against fellow American Marcos Giron, Fritz proved that his game is about more than just big serves and power baselining.

The Impossible Shot

Midway through the first set, with Fritz leading, a routine rally turned into a scramble. Giron drew Fritz to the net with a drop shot, then hit a passing shot that clipped the net cord. The ball looped high and awkwardly behind Fritz, seemingly out of reach. In a split-second display of reflexes, Fritz spun and flicked a behind-the-back winner that landed perfectly, leaving the crowd at the Ford Center in disbelief.

You can see the highlight clips circulating on social media, where the shot has gone viral.

A Battle to the Finish

Despite the flash of brilliance, the match was a dogfight. Giron fought back to take the second set, pushing the match to a decisive tiebreak. Fritz eventually triumphed 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1).

After the match, Fritz noted his exceptional performance in the third set, telling reporters:

"I know it sounds crazy, because I didn't break serve, but I think that whole third set is the best set of tennis I've returned... in years."

Fritz now advances to face Brandon Nakashima in the second round, continuing his campaign for the Dallas title.