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ATP Washington Final Prediction: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Alex De Minaur

Sunday’s final at the 2025 Citi Open has arrived in Washington, D.C. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will look for his first title of his career in what should be a riveting match against World No.

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Raducanu misses out on Washington Open final

Britain's Emma Raducanu suffers a 6-4 6-3 loss to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the semi-finals of the Washington Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

WTA Montreal Day 1 Predictions Including Danielle Collins vs Viktoriya Tomova

Day 1 of the WTA 1000 in Montreal is jam-packed as the preparations for the 2025 US Open continue. American Danielle Collins is chasing her first win this swing after a disappointing start in Washington.

Frances Tiafoe News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

Impressive Ben Shelton tops Frances Tiafoe in All-American DC Open semifinal

Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe 7-6(2), 6-4 in the DC Open quarterfinals, reaching the semifinals of a tournament for the 5th time this season.

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The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

How many of the men to win the Wimbledon tennis championship since its inception in 1877 can you name? Note: The tournament was not held from 1915-18 during the First World War, and from 1940-1945 during the Second World War, and in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Last names are acceptable as answers.

The 'Men's Australian Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Men's singles French Open champions' quiz

The 'Men's singles U.S. Open champion' quiz

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

WTA Montreal Day 1 Predictions Including Bianca Andreescu vs Barbora Krejcikova

The opening day of the 2025 WTA National Bank Open in Montreal features a blockbuster first-round match between two Grand Slam champions. Home favorite Bianca Andreescu is seeking her first win in this tournament since 2022.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

WTA Montreal Day 1 Predictions Including Marketa Vondrousova vs Alexandra Eala

Alexandra Eala’s most recent match was a three-set loss to Barbora Krejcikova at Wimbledon. Now she faces another Czech Grand Slam champion in Marketa Vondrousova in the first round of the WTA 1000 in Montreal.

Victoria Mboko News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

WTA Montreal Day 1 Predictions Including Victoria Mboko vs Kimberly Birrell

18-year-old Canadian prospect Victoria Mboko hasn’t had many opportunities to present her abilities at her home WTA 1000 yet, only playing the National Bank Open once in 2022 in Toronto.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

WTA Washington Final Prediction: Anna Kalinskaya vs Emma Raducanu

The 2025 WTA Citi DC Open final is set and pits Canada’s Leylah Fernandez against Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya in a clash of unseeded players vying for a significant WTA 500 title in Washington.

Tennis News / ESPN / July 26

Fernandez, Kalinskaya to play for DC Open title

Leylah Fernandez will be trying to win her first WTA title of the season, and Anna Kalinskaya will seek the first of her career when they meet each other in the final of the hard-court DC Open.

Aryna Sabalenka News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

'I am such a loser, I hate myself': Aryna Sabalenka’s raw post-Wimbledon reflection

Aryna Sabalenka recently opened up about the difficulties of living with both victory and defeat in a professional tennis career, as she reflects on her tough semifinal loss at Wimbledon.

Alexander Bublik News / Field Level Media / July 26

ATP roundup: Alexander Bublik, Luciano Darderi win titles

Top-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan delivered 26 winners while posting a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Arthur Cazaux on Saturday to win the Generali Open title at Kitzbuehel, Austria.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

Unforgettable Battle: Leylah Fernandez tops Elena Rybakina at DC Open, awaits potential Raducanu US Open final re-run

Leylah Fernandez claimed an absolutely epic battle against Elena Rybakina in the semifinals of the DC Open, a match decided in three tie-breaks: 6-7(2), 7-6(3), 7-6(3).

Denis Shapovalov News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

'I know that when I play this way…': Confident Denis Shapovalov returns home ready to shine in Canadian Open

Denis Shapovalov arrives refreshed and brimming with confidence at the Canadian Open, where he will be the 22nd seed. He's enjoying a strong present, having just won his fourth professional title last weekend by defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic in the Los Cabos Open final.

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The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / July 26

Brad Gilbert Shuts Down Rumors Regarding Darren Cahill’s Unavailability at the US Open in Jannik Sinner’s Camp

Brad Gilbert has dismissed recent reports suggesting Darren Cahill will not coach Jannik Sinner at the 2025 US Open. An article from Italian outlet la Repubblica claimed Cahill would take a short break, leaving Simone Vagnozzi as Sinner’s sole coach in New York.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 26

Venus Williams Absolutely Thrilled After Being Handed a Wildcard for the Cincinnati Open

Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open, which kicks off on August 7. The 45-year-old returned to tour at the Washington Open winning her first match in sixteen months before her loss in the second round.

Daniil Medvedev News / FirstSportz / July 26

Daniil Medvedev Admits Shocking Shoulder Injury Problems That Hindered his Game for a Year

Daniil Medvedev is on a title drought of more than two years, having won his last title at the Italian Open in 2023. At the Mubadala Citi DC Open, the 29-year-old opened up about his shoulder pain, which had caused much discomfort to him throughout mid-2023 to mid-2024.

Alexander Bublik News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

Alexander Bublik does it again: Two straight clay titles with Kitzbuhel crown

Alexander Bublik has done it again, winning his second consecutive clay-court title at the Kitzbühel Open, defeating Arthur Cazaux in the final. The Kazakh continues to be in impeccable form, proving it once more with a notable final performance to secure a 6-4, 6-3 victory and his third title of the season.