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Americans suffer upsets at DC Open as young stars shine

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Americans suffer upsets at DC Open as young stars shine

Summary

The Mubadala DC Open in Washington saw several American players exit early on the second day, including Frances Tiafoe, Learner Tien, and Tommy Paul. Tiafoe lost to Terence Atmane, while Tien, the fifth seed, fell to Adrian Mannarino in straight sets, and Paul was defeated by Kamil Majchrzak. Young talent Rafael Jodar knocked out eighth seed Arthur Fils, and Alex Eala rallied to win her match against Qinwen Zheng. Eala will now face Leylah Fernandez, while Cruz Hewitt secured his first ATP win and awaits a future opponent pending a match between Alex de Minaur and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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By the Numbers

•Tiafoe loses to Atmane in first round on July 28
•Tien falls to Mannarino in straight sets
•Paul defeated by Majchrzak in straight sets
•Jodar upsets Fils, advances to next round
•Eala defeats Zheng and faces Fernandez next

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11:05 PMYahoo Sports — DC Open: More American men suffer upset losses; young stars emerge

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WASHINGTON — The second day of the Mubadala DC Open featured a star-studded lineup, highlighted by upsets and young players making their mark in the nation’s capital. After Frances Tiafoe’s run in Washington came to a stunning end at the hands of Terence Atmane in the opening round Monday night, fellow Americans Learner Tien and Tommy Paul faced the same fate on Tuesday. Tien, the fifth seed ...
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