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.

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,

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

Despite having to cut her historic return to WTA tournaments short, Venus Williams remained positive about her run.

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.

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.

Williams's last Grand Slam appearances were in 2023, where she exited early at both Wimbledon and the US Open.

After a splendid semifinal run at the DC Open, British tennis star Emma Raducanu has been touted as one of the players to watch out for in the lead up to the 2025 US Open by retired compatriot Anne Keothavong.

Coco Gauff has finally addressed her unexpected absence from the Washington DC Open. Speaking ahead of the Canadian Open, the tennis star offered a candid explanation that sheds light on her strategic decision.