Mubadala DC Open, Washington, USA - WTA 500

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DATE: Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2026
SURFACE: Hard
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: $1,637,982
FIELD SIZE: 28
2025 CHAMPION: Leylah Fernandez
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Seeds and Draw

1. PEGULA, Jessica
2. SVITOLINA, Elina
3. OSAKA, Naomi
4. SHNAIDER, Diana
5. KALINSKAYA, Anna
6. KEYS, Madison
7. FERNANDEZ, Leylah
8. NAVARRO, Emma


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The DC Open

The Mubadala Citi DC Open is one of the premier events of the North American summer hard-court season, bringing world-class women's tennis to the United States capital. As a WTA 500 tournament, it serves as an important stop on the road to the US Open, attracting many of the tour's leading players as they fine-tune their games for the final Grand Slam of the year.

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Established in 2011 and elevated to WTA 500 status in 2023, the tournament is played at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, located within the beautiful surroundings of Rock Creek Park. The venue features 15 outdoor hard courts, providing excellent facilities for both players and spectators throughout tournament week.

Every competitor hopes to reach the impressive main stadium, which accommodates around 7,500 fans and creates an energetic atmosphere for the tournament's biggest matches. The fast hard courts reward aggressive baseline play, powerful serving, and athletic movement, producing the high-quality tennis that characterises the North American swing.

As one of the few tournaments to host both ATP and WTA events simultaneously, the Mubadala Citi DC Open offers fans the opportunity to watch many of the world's best male and female players at the same venue. Combined with its excellent facilities and prime position on the calendar, it has become one of the standout events of the American summer.

Washington DC

As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is one of the world's most recognisable cities. Home to the nation's government, iconic monuments, and internationally renowned museums, it attracts millions of visitors each year while offering a unique blend of history, culture, and green open spaces.

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The city's famous National Mall stretches between the United States Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, with landmarks such as the Washington Monument creating one of the most recognisable skylines in the world. Visitors can also explore the Smithsonian museums, many of which offer free admission, making the city one of the world's great cultural destinations.

Despite its political significance, Washington is also known for its leafy neighbourhoods, extensive parkland, and thriving restaurant scene. Rock Creek Park, where the tennis tournament is held, provides a peaceful natural setting just minutes from the city's famous monuments.

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For tennis fans, the Mubadala Citi DC Open offers the perfect opportunity to combine elite sport with one of America's most historic destinations. Whether exploring national landmarks or enjoying world-class tennis, Washington, D.C. delivers an unforgettable experience.

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Withdrawals,
Kostyuk, Jovic, Paolini, Sinikova, Cristian.

Main draw Wild Cards,
Venus Williams, Qinwen Zheng, Sofa Kenin, Krueger
Note: Pegula is the top seed ( entering as a top 30 replacement)

Leylah Fernandez is the defending champion.

Venus Williams and Alex Eala received wild card doubles
There has been a change, Venus Williams will now partner Diana Shnaider

Projected QFs ( if the seeds hold)

Pegula (1) vs Kalinskaya (5)
Shnaider (4) vs Keys (6)
Osaka (3) vs Navarro (8)
Svitolina (2) vs Fernandez (7)
 
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Monday 27th July,

Leylah Fernandez defending champion starts her defence against Linette
Navarro (8) vs WC Kenin
Keys (6) vs Samsonova
Krueger WC vs Boutler
Tauson vs Cocciaretto

Doubles
WC Venus Williams/D Shnaider vs Eikera/Gleason
 
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Clara is in a tough fight v Cocciaretto, Cocciaretto served for the match in the 3rd set at 5-4 and Clara broke back, 5 all in the 3rd set
Cocciaretto will now serve to force a TB for the 3rd set at 5-6
6 games all
TB for the 3rd set and for the match
Cocciaretto d Tauson 46 76(2) 76(2)

Earlier match Leylah Fernandez d Linette 61 64

Navarro was down 3-5 in the 2nd set against Kenin fought back and won the back 60 75

Doubles match,
Venus Williams/Diana Shnaider d Eikera/Gleason 63 64, BTW the arena was packed to watch Venus play :)

A strong start from Madison Keys 1st set 63 v Samsonova, sad to say Samsonova too strong in the end coming back from a set down to defeat Keys 46 64 64
 
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Tuesday 28th July matches,

Eala vs WC Qinwen Zheng
Potapvoa vs Venus Williams
Kalinskaya (5) vs Q Kasatkina
Frech vs Li
Polina Kudermetova Q vs Bucsa
Pareja Q vs Xinyu Wang
 

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In the match between Eala and Zheng going 3 sets now, quite a battle, Eala's return of serve has been a highlight in her game, Zheng best
surface to me is hard court, and she likes to play first strike tennis. Well done Eala down a set and proving too strong in the end for Zheng 46 64 61. Eala will play defending champion Leylah Fernandez next
Kalinskaka (5) d Q Kastakina 64 61
Play is suspended due to a thunderstorm in the area and rain has begun
Matches resumed,
Frech d Li 64 63
Potapova d WC Venus Williams 63 63


In earlier matches,
Xinyu Wang d Pareja Q 76(3) 63
Polina Kudermetova Q d Bucsa 57 76(4) 60
 
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Matches,
Wednesday 29th July,

Fernandez (7) vs Eala
Osaka (30 vs WC Krueger
Samsonova vs Xinyu Wang
Navarro (8) vs Coccoaretto

Doubles match,

Venus Williams/D.Shnaider vs Qianhui Tang/Yifan XU
 

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Another big win for Alex Eala coming back from down 1-5 in the 2nd set to score a straight set win over defending champion Leylah Fernandez 62 76(1) to reach the QFs, awaits the winner of Svitolina - P. Kudermetova.
Samsonova d X.Wang 62 62
Going 3 sets now in the match between Navarro v Cocciaretto, Emma winning the 2nd set 64, a disappointing loss for Navarro, which was a winable match for Emma. Cocciaretto d Navarro 63 46 63
Osaka wins via retirement 63 3-1 over WC Krueger
 
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Matches,
Thursday 30th July,

Pegula (1) vs Frech
Svitolina (2) vs Q Polina Kuderemtova
Kalinskaya (5) vs Tjen
Shnaider (4) vs Potapova
 

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A very windy day in Washington
Tjen has handled the windy conditions well taking the 1st set 61 over Kalinskaya, whose shots couldnt at times find the court, she needs to adjust to the windy conditions in the 2nd set or she will be gone in straight sets
A much better 2nd set from Kalinskaya winning 63 and cutting down on her UFE. Going 3 sets
Kalinskaya was leading 4-2 in the 3rd set, Tjen broke back and it is a TB for the 3rd set and the match
A very tight TB Kalinskaya wins 76(7) and the the match 16 63 76(7)
 
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