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De Minaur battles to DC Open crown

Inez Watson by Inez Watson
July 29, 2025
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Alex De Minaur of Australia saved three match points on his way to victory at the ATP Tour DC Open in Washington. ©AFP

Washington (AFP) – Australia’s Alex De Minaur saved three match points on his way to a battling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to clinch the ATP Tour DC Open crown on Sunday. Seventh seed De Minaur looked to be heading for defeat against his 12th-seeded Spanish opponent after trailing 5-2 in the deciding set in Washington.

But Davidovich Fokina — chasing the first ATP title of his career after losing in three previous final appearances — failed to capitalise on his hefty lead. The Spaniard appeared to tighten when serving for the match at 5-3, allowing De Minaur to claw it back to 5-4. However, Davidovich Fokina responded to that missed opportunity by then earning three match points on De Minaur’s serve in the next game.

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Yet once again, the Spaniard was unable to take advantage, and De Minaur survived to hold serve and level the match at 5-5. The next two games went on serve to set up the tie break, and De Minaur was quickly in control, sealing victory on the first of three match points with an ace, to settle a 3hr 2mins slugfest.

De Minaur said he had never doubted his ability to turn around the final. “I just kind of knew I could do it,” De Minaur said in his on-court interview. “I just backed myself to commit no matter what, and if I lost this match, it was going to be on my terms.”

“I’ve had a couple of brutal ones not go my way, so I’m glad this one went my way,” the 26-year-old from New South Wales said. The win was another agonizing setback for Davidovich Fokina, who had already reached — and lost — two other finals this season. The defeat echoed his loss in the final at Delray Beach in February, when he was unable to convert two match points before losing to Miomir Kecmanovic.

“Congratulations to Alex, he deserved the win,” Davidovich Fokina said. “He was fighting for every ball. He always pushed me to my limits.”

© 2024 AFP

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Sport journalist whose passion lies in bringing the excitement of live matches to television audiences. With a career spanning decades, Inez's dynamic storytelling and love for the game have made her a beloved figure in sports broadcasting. Whether she's courtside or in the studio, Karen's dedication to her craft shines through, captivating viewers with every match.

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