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American men’s tennis is rapidly ascending with more players making deep runs at majors. Just look at this week’s DC Open results.
Despite having to cut her historic return to WTA tournaments short, Venus Williams remained positive about her run.
Venus Williams' inspiring run at the 2025 Citi DC Open ended Thursday. The legendary tennis player lost to No. 5 seed Magdalena Frech in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16. Frech will face No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina after defeating Williams in their first career head-to-head matchup.
Hyattsville native loses to fellow American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the quarterfinals of an event he says he really wants to win.
Venus Williams won her first-round match at the D.C. Open in straight sets on Tuesday night. The win marked her first singles victory since 2023.
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Washingtonian on MSN5 Players to Watch at the DC OpenThe qualifying rounds are over and the main draw is set at this week's Mubadala Citi DC Open. Held at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, the annual tournament features ATP and WTA pros and kicks off the North American hardcourt season,
American men's tennis star Taylor Fritz brings his laid-back California style with him wherever he goes. The ATP World No. 4 seems relaxed on every surface in any corner of the globe. Fritz's relaxed demeanor makes him the perfect face for a beach-inspired collaboration between Palm Tree Crew and HEAD Tennis.
Whenever Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe meet, fans are in for a treat. The former Florida Gators continued his dominant run at the DC Open Friday.