Watch: Taylor Fritz dons traditional Texas cowboy hat after Dallas Open win over Jack Sock

American No. 1 Taylor Fritz had some fun on the court after taking down compatriot Jack Sock 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Round-of-16 at the ongoing Dallas Open.

Fritz was given a cowboy hat during the post-match interview, which he graciously accepted, and gave the interview with his new hat on.

The Dallas Open posted a video of the World No. 8 in his new avatar on their Twitter account, stating that a 'Texas flair' was added to the player who hails from California.

"Adding a little Texas flair to the California boy." the Dallas Open tweeted

Tennis TV also tweeted a video of Fritz sporting the cowboy hat, captioning it:

"When in Dallas."

Fritz joined the conversation as well, reacting to the video with a greeting common in Texas.

"Howdy," Fritz tweeted, delighted with himself.

Writer and reporter Blair Henley, who interviewed the 25-year-old after his win, took to Twitter later to thank Fritz for being a great sport and joked that she is starting a cowboy hat-gifting side business.

"brb starting a cowboy hat gifting side gig. Thanks for being a great sport, Fritz," she tweeted

Taylor Fritz takes on Marcos Giron in the quarterfinals at the Dallas Open

Taylor Fritz at the 2023 United Cup - Sydney

American tennis star Taylor Fritz is through to the quarterfinals at the ongoing Dallas Open, an ATP 250 tournament.

Fritz defeated American Jack Sock in straight sets 7-6(5), 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals. Fritz, who is the top seed in the tournament, now faces seventh seed and compatriot Marcos Giron up next. Marcos Giron defeated Germany's Oscar Otte 6-4, 6-3 to book his meeting with the American No. 1.

Fritz and World No. 55 Giron have faced off twice. Their head-to-head stands at 1-1. Giron defeated Fritz last year in the very tournament in the quarterfinals, winning 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3) in three sets. In 2021, Fritz came out on top with a 6-2, 6-2 win against Giron at the Miami Masters.

The World No. 8 made a shock exit at this year's Australian Open, where he fell to Australia's Alexei Popyrin in an epic five-set thriller 6-7(4), 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-2 in the second round.

The American is gunning for his fifth ATP Tour title, with his best result coming at last year's BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) -- a Masters 1000 tournament where he defeated Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6(3) in the summit clash. By doing so, Fritz became the first American to win the tournament since Andre Agassi in 2001.