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Frances Tiafoe falls to Terence Atmane in DC Open first round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Frances Tiafoe falls to Terence Atmane in DC Open first round

Summary

Frances Tiafoe lost to Terence Atmane in the opening round of the Mubadala DC Open, with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 4-6. This marks Tiafoe's earliest exit from the tournament since 2021, despite strong local fan support. Tiafoe had been in good form, reaching at least the quarterfinals in his previous four tournaments. He will continue competing in doubles with Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night against JJ Tracy and Francisco Cabral.

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By the Numbers

•Tiafoe is a local favorite and No. 6 seed in the tournament.
•Atmane's win is his first against Tiafoe.
•Tiafoe had a strong start but faltered in the second and third sets.
•Tiafoe and Kyrgios will play doubles on July 29.
•The match took place at the Mubadala DC Open.

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3:29 AMYahoo Sports — DC Open: Local favorite Frances Tiafoe upset in opening round

What they're saying

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In a tournament that features rising stars and decorated Grand Slam champions, including Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams, the eyes of many fans are focused on one player: Frances Tiafoe. The tournament isn’t like any other for Tiafoe, who enjoys perhaps more crowd support in this venue than anywhere else on tour. It is Atmane’s first career victory over Tiafoe and Tiafoe’s earliest loss in Washington since 2021.
— Yahoo Sports

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