Fritz Commits to 2026 Delray Beach Open, Continues Quest for Record Third Title

The Delray Beach Open announced that world No. 5 Taylor Fritz, the 2023-24 champion, will return in February on his quest to become the first three-time winner in the event’s 34-year history.

The ATP 250 tournament runs Feb. 13-22 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. Tickets are available at DelrayBeachOpen.com.

This season, Fritz has won two titles, reached his first Wimbledon semifinal and made the US Open quarterfinals. He is in good position to qualify for the year-end ATP Finals where he was runner-up last year.

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“I’m excited to be coming back to Delray Beach next February,” said the No. 1 American. “Winning there in 2023 and 2024 was really special for me, and the fan support makes it feel like home. I always enjoy playing in front of such an amazing crowd, and I’m looking forward to trying for my third Delray Beach title.”

This will be Fritz’s eighth year playing the Delray Beach Open, tied for ninth on the all-time list. He is second in DBO match wins among active players with 12, and in 2024 became just the second player to successfully defend their Delray Beach Open title (Jason Stoltenberg, 1996-97).

Enroute to that 2024 title, Fritz became one of seven champions to win the title without dropping a set. Later that year he was the first American man to reach the US Open final since Andy Roddick in 2006. Fritz has won 10 career titles.

Watch for more player announcements in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Andrew Patron /  Delray Beach Open.

In 2026, the tournament will feature new food and beverage options and VIP events including the Serve & Savor party, part of the always popular Delray Beach Open Food & Wine Series that hosts over 40 of the top restaurants, food purveyors, and spirit partners in South Florida. All of the Food & Wine Series events sold out in 2025. The 10-day tournament is peppered with parties, special recognition days, clinics and exclusive events. Fans can check out the full list of special events now at DelrayBeachOpen.com so they’re not left on the sidelines come February.

The 10-day Delray Beach Open will begin with a Fan Fest Weekend Feb. 13-15 featuring a Legends event with a field of the game’s past stars. Qualifying matches will be Feb. 14-15, and singles and doubles main draw action for the ATP 250 event starts Monday, Feb. 16 and concludes with the finals on Sunday, Feb. 22.

Photo credit: Andrew Patron /  Delray Beach Open.

Single session tickets and series packages are on sale including Reserved seats and Courtside Box seats that include access to the VIP Clubhouse Lounge, VIP parking and the Box Holders’ Reception. There is limited availability for the Best Seats in the House - director’s chairs right on the court - and the shaded Veranda seats which this year also include light bites, soft drinks, beer and wine. Visit DelrayBeachOpen.com to purchase tickets.

The Delray Beach Open has been both a launching pad for stardom and a place for the game’s elite to raise the trophy. In addition to Fritz, past Delray Beach champions include former US Open winners Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro, Grand Slam finalists Kei Nishikori and Kevin Anderson, and former top 10 players Frances Tiafoe and Hubert Hurkacz. Other competitors over the previous 33 years of the ATP 250 event include a roster of Hall of Famers and fan-favorites with Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas, Patrick Rafter, Jim Courier, Michael Chang, the Bryan Brothers, the Woodies, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, and Jimmy Connors among the most notable.

The Delray Beach stop on the global ATP Tour annually plays in front of over 60,000 fans in addition to reaching television audiences in more than 135 countries over the course of 10 days.

Visit DelrayBeachOpen.com, call 561-330-6000 or email jkenney@yellowtennisball.com for more ticket information.

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Courtesy of Delray Beach Open. Top photo credit: Delray Beach Open.