Alex de Minaur, DC Open
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Alex de Minaur overcame a 5-2 deficit in the third set to outlast Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and win the men’s singles title at the DC Open.
Emotional scenes unfolded in the aftermath as Davidovich Fokina broke down in tears, with De Minaur going over to console him. The Aussie put a hand on each shoulder of his defeated opponent and offered some words of encouragement, which were backed up by a sportsmanlike post-match interview.
Aussie Alex de Minaur has melted hearts with an incredible act of sportsmanship after pulling off a comeback for the ages to claim the Washington Open title.
Alex De Minaur rallies from the precipice of defeat to top Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in three sets and clinch his 10th ATP Tour title at the DC Open.
Preview the the 2025 Citi Open match between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Alex de Minaur, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats.
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Alex de Minaur has blown the tennis world away with a beautiful gesture for his devastated opponent after the Washington final. De Minaur saved three championship points to win the 10th ATP title of his career on Sunday, prevailing 5-7 6-1 7-6 (3) against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.