Star-Studded 2025 Citi DC Open Draw Features Top Seeds Fritz, Pegula, Venus Williams

The 2025 Citi DC Open features a strong men’s field highlighted by top players such as World No. 4 Taylor Fritz, second seed Lorenzo Musetti, and No. 8 Ben Shelton, with a deep lineup including Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, and Nick Kyrgios. Fritz, coming off a Wimbledon semifinal run, has a first-round bye and could face a rematch against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Musetti may face Cameron Norrie in a potentially challenging opener. Other notable matchups include Ben Shelton favored against Gabriel Diallo in the Round of 16 and an all-American second-round encounter between Brandon Nakashima and wildcard Ethan Quinn. Reilly Opelka faces qualifier Murphy Cassone in the first round, with Opelka expected to leverage his powerful serve and baseline game. The tournament also features doubles intrigue with Kyrgios partnering Gaël Monfils, and the women’s draw headlined by Jessica Pegula and returning Venus Williams. With several top 10 players and rising stars competing, the Citi DC Open promises a competitive and exciting hard-court event.