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Alex De Minaur faces tough first round against Tsitsipas at DC Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:58 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Alex De Minaur faces tough first round against Tsitsipas at DC Open

Summary

Alex De Minaur, fresh off his wedding to Katie Boulter, is set to defend his title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. His first-round opponent is Stefanos Tsitsipas, who boasts a 12-1 career record against De Minaur. The pairing has generated discussion within the tennis community, especially following De Minaur's recent exit at Wimbledon. If De Minaur overcomes Tsitsipas, he is projected to face a qualifier in the second round.

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By the Numbers

•De Minaur recently married Katie Boulter before the DC Open.
•He lost in straight sets to Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon.
•Tsitsipas won the Swiss Open Gstaad before the DC Open.
•De Minaur has a 1-12 record against Tsitsipas.
•A victory would lead De Minaur to face a qualifier in the second round.

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3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Alex De Minaur Handed Stefanos Tsitsipas Nightmare Right After Wedding, Sparking Fears About DC Open Title Defense

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Fresh off his wedding to fellow tennis star Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur is set to begin his title defense at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. However, the world No.
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