The Mubadala Citi DC Open, held through July 27 in D.C., features top players like Venus Williams and spotlights top name local players.

Venus Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open! Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu demonstrated proper racket grips and said young players should focus on building a love for the game!

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams

WASHINGTON — Emma Raducanu handed No. 7 seed Marta Kostyuk a sixth consecutive loss Tuesday, defeating her 7-6 (4), 6-4 at the DC Open to prolong a slide that now has lasted more than two months.

Mubadala Citi DC Open Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu showed FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez the proper way to grip a tennis racket.

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, held through July 27 in D.C., features top players like Venus Williams and spotlights top name local players.

On Tuesday evening in Washington D.C., Shelton claimed a matchup of former NCAA champions to begin his quest for a return to the winner’s circle. The No. 4 seed defeated Mackenzie McDonald, 6-3, 6-4, in his first tournament appearance since reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

The North American hard court swing of the ATP season kicks off this week at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. No player will have a larger fan base than local legend Frances Tiafoe. Thanks to lululemon, no player will be better dressed than Tiafoe.