DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams
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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.
Naomi Osaka ’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses.
Taylor Fritz is trying to replicate last year’s strong showing in this portion of the season, when he reached his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open.
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India Today on MSNDC Open: Emma Raducanu dominates Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams defeated in pre-quartersEmma Raducanu cruised past Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Washington Open quarter-finals and reclaim the British No. 1 spot. Venus Williams' comeback ended with a straight-sets loss to Magdalena Frech.
The 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,
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The 2021 U.S. Open winner, who had fallen out of the top 300 before returning to the top 50, advances to the tournament quarterfinals.
WASHINGTON, DC—Carlos Alcaraz has made Ibiza his annual summer vacation spot after Roland Garros. Daniil Medvedev made the trip after Wimbledon, eager for a reset after an underwhelming Channel Double.