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Saturday’s ATP slate delivered semifinal pressure and top-seed stability across three tournaments. In Dallas, Ben Shelton survived 11 break points to set up an all-American final against Taylor Fritz. In Rotterdam, the top two seeds handled business efficiently. And in Buenos Aires, Francisco Cerundolo and Luciano Darderi separated from the field with controlled serving and clean execution.
This wasn’t chaotic tennis. It was defined by composure in key moments.
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Finals are now set in Dallas and Rotterdam, and semifinal clarity in Buenos Aires has tightened pricing. Strong serving performances and low double-fault counts will influence how books frame these matchups.
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Top Takeaways
- Shelton saved 10 of 11 break points to survive Shapovalov and reach the Dallas final.
- Fritz produced 22 aces with zero double faults in a clinical semifinal win.
- De Minaur saved all 10 break points he faced in Rotterdam.
- Auger-Aliassime did not face a single break point in a dominant 54-minute win.
- Cerundolo and Darderi both relied on first-serve efficiency to control semifinal matchups in Buenos Aires.
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ATP Game Recaps
Semifinal Saturday across Dallas, Rotterdam, and Buenos Aires was defined by serve control and break-point survival. Some matches hinged on tiebreak execution. Others were decided by first-serve dominance and clean closing stretches.
Below, we break down each matchup through the moments that actually shaped the result. Not just who advanced, but how they managed pressure, protected serve, and converted the limited chances that separate semifinalists from finalists.
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Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov Recap: Shelton wins 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4)
Second-seeded Ben Shelton rallied past Denis Shapovalov to reach the Dallas final. Shelton faced 11 break points and saved 10, including all seven across the final two sets. He finished with eight aces and four double faults.
The match turned in the deciding tiebreak. At 3-3, Shelton won three consecutive points to seize control. His break-point defense across the final two sets defined the win more than raw power.
Taylor Fritz vs Marin Cilic Recap: Fritz wins 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3)
Top-seeded Taylor Fritz advanced in straight sets, but both required tiebreak precision. Fritz delivered 22 aces without committing a double fault and produced 35 winners against 17 unforced errors.
Neither set broke open early. Instead, Fritz relied on serving dominance and controlled aggression in both breakers to secure the victory and set up an all-American final.
Alex de Minaur vs Ugo Humbert Recap: De Minaur wins 6-4, 6-3
No. 1 seed Alex de Minaur saved all 10 break points he faced and converted three of four on Humbert’s serve.
Despite registering just four winners against 23 unforced errors, de Minaur’s defensive resilience and break-point efficiency proved decisive. He protected serve consistently and capitalized on limited chances.
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Alexander Bublik Recap: Auger-Aliassime wins 6-1, 6-2
No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime needed just 54 minutes to dispatch Alexander Bublik. He faced no break points and won 27 of 28 first-service points.
The numbers reflected control. Twenty-five winners to 12 unforced errors, dominant serving, and zero scoreboard pressure defined the match.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry Recap: Cerundolo wins 6-3, 7-5
Top-seeded Francisco Cerundolo defeated fellow Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets. Cerundolo won 83.3% of his first-service points and faced only one break point.
Etcheverry struggled with efficiency, recording 26 unforced errors against 14 winners. Cerundolo maintained baseline stability and protected serve consistently to reach the final.
Luciano Darderi vs Sebastian Baez Recap: Darderi wins 7-6 (2), 6-1
No. 2 seed Luciano Darderi prevented an all-Argentine final with a composed win over Sebastian Baez. After a first set with no breaks, Darderi seized momentum in the tiebreak.
He then won the final six games of the match. Darderi captured 92.3% of his service points late and won 57.7% of his return points in the second set to close decisively.
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