De Minaur Saves Three Match Points to Win Washington Open Title

Alex de Minaur clinched his 10th ATP Tour title at the Washington Open by staging a remarkable comeback in the final against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, winning 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(7-3). De Minaur overcame a set deficit and saved three championship points while serving at 5-4 in the final set, including a crucial lob that narrowly clipped the sideline to keep him alive. Despite Davidovich Fokina serving for the match at 5-3 and holding multiple match points, de Minaur broke back and ultimately prevailed in a tense tiebreaker. The match lasted over three hours and highlighted both players’ strong seasons, with De Minaur moving up to eighth in the ATP rankings and maintaining his status among the top hard-court winners of 2025. This victory marked De Minaur's first championship of the year and denied Davidovich Fokina his maiden ATP title after previously losing three finals. Both finalists have been among the top performers on the ATP Tour in 2025, demonstrating their consistent form and resilience throughout the season.