Shelton battles back from brink to beat Fritz, take Dallas crown

Shelton looked to be on the brink of defeat after trailing 15-40 at 4-5 down to the big-serving Fritz in the decisive final set. But the 23-year-old from Florida showed superb composure to dig his way out of trouble with a ruthless smash to save the first match point before lasering a forehand into the corner to go to deuce. Fritz earned a third match point when Shelton sent a forehand into the net, but once again he was unable to convert as his opponent saved again before going on to hold at 5-5.