Stefanos Tsitsipas eliminated by Alex de Minaur at Washington Open

The ATP 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., saw its schedule disrupted by heavy storms on July 28, forcing the postponement of the first-round match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur. Originally scheduled for Tuesday evening, the match was rescheduled to Wednesday, July 30, following the weather-related delays.

In the eventual contest, world No. 6 Alex de Minaur defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The match lasted two hours and three minutes. Tsitsipas, currently ranked 51st globally, struggled during critical moments of the third set, leading to a visible outburst where he broke his racquet after losing a service game. Despite the defeat, Tsitsipas's ranking remains stable.

For the Australian defending champion, the victory marked his second career win against Tsitsipas, adjusting their head-to-head record to 12-2 in favor of the Greek player. The loss marks the end of Tsitsipas's participation in the tournament, while De Minaur continues his campaign to defend his title.