Jack Pinnington-Jones has made full use of his first ATP main draw since Wimbledon at the Dallas Open.
The British star qualified for the Texas event, and then defeated Flavio Cobolli and Eliot Spizzirri to confirm his place in the last eight of the tournament.
The star is set for the biggest match of his young career against Grand Slam champion Marin Cilic as he looks to continue his impressive journey at the ATP 500 event.
No matter the result of the much-anticipated quarter-final, Pinnington Jones has broken new ground on the ATP Tour.
Jack Pinnington Jones climbs 43 places on the ATP Tour at the Dallas Open
Pinnington Jones began the Dallas Open as the World No. 181, after reaching the final of the Soma Bay Challenger in Egypt a month prior.
The British star has jumped significantly in the rankings following his victories against Cobolli and Spizzirri in Dallas.
He has jumped 43 places in the ATP Tour rankings, taking him up to World No. 138, which is a career ranking high.
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Pinnington Jones is now currently the British number five, having overtaken Billy Harris in the rankings with his new jump.
The British star’s last main draw saw him reach the second round of Wimbledon, after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
He lost to Cobolli in the second round in straight sets, which he rectified by knocking the Italian out of the Dallas Open.
Jack Pinnington Jones reflects on his first steps on the ATP Tour
Pinnington Jones forwent his senior year at Texas Christian University in order to join the ATP Tour on a full-time basis.
The star has since travelled the world, hitting Australia, Egypt, and the United States already in the 2026 season.
It’s been a learning curve for the British star, but one that he has been absolutely relishing.
“I did preseason in Florida, did Thanksgiving in Texas, and then I went to Hawaii, Australia, Doha, Egypt, London [and now] Dallas. I’ve basically done a loop,” Pinnington Jones told the ATP Tour.
What is your bold prediction for the 2026 tennis season?
“I’ve got a great team around me, I’m really thankful I’ve got support from the LTA and am leaning on them to sort of help guide me on how to manage the stresses, the travel, the stuff that I’m completely new to and leaning on them when I can. That’s the biggest thing.
“I’d say [it has been about] travel, jet lag, and then just trying to control what I control: going out, competing, practising the best I can, and just trying to improve.”
With another win at the Dallas Open, Pinnington Jones could be on the cusp of the top 100 of the ATP Tour.
In just a few short months since making the full-time plunge on the ATP Tour, Pinnington Jones could be about to gain automatic access into Grand Slams.
