China's Wu Yibing plays a forehand return to Taylor Fritz of the United States during their match at the ATP Dallas Open semifinal, in Dallas, US, Feb 11, 2023. (PHOTO FROM SINA WEIBO ACCOUNT OF ATP TOUR)

NEW YORK - Chinese rising star Wu Yibing stunned top seed Taylor Fritz of the United States to advance to the ATP Dallas Open final on Saturday, becoming the first Chinese mainland male player to reach an ATP Tour final in the Open Era.

The 23-year-old Wu came from behind to upset world No 8 Fritz 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-4 for his first Top 10 victory.

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At last year's US Open, Wu became the first Chinese mainland player to reach the men's singles third round of any Grand Slam event in the Open Era.

This file photo taken on Jan 11, 2023, shows China's Wu Yibing playing a backhand return to Australia's Rinky Hijikata during their match at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, Australia. (PHOTO / AP)

Entering the week at a career high of World No 97, Wu has climbed 21 spots to No 76 in the ATP live rankings behind his final run.

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Wu will contend for his ATP Tour title against another American player John Isner.