Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington
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At the height of his powers, Medvedev was one of the best defensive players on the ATP Tour, and beating him essentially forced you to solve a puzzle. He is unorthodox, savvy, and could cover the court better than any player this side of Novak Djokovic.
Maria Sakkari beat Katie Boulter 6-3 6-4 in Washington to set up a second-round clash with Emma Navarro; Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie defeat Zizou Bergs and Billy Harris in first round; Watch Emma Raducanu in action,
Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, two of the world’s best singles players, are teaming up to play doubles at the DC Open this week.
Britain's Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie both secured impressive victories at the Washington Open on Tuesday. Raducanu upset Ukraine's world number 27 and seventh seed Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 in the first round. She faces Naomi Osaka next after the four-time Grand Slam winner overcame Yulia Putintseva 6-2 7-5.
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Gators Wire on MSNBen Shelton cruises through opening round at Washington 500Ben Shelton looked every bit the No. 8 player in the world in his opening round win at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
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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.
On the day it was announced Raducanu was part of Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team, she started her quest to become the British number one with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win
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Travel + Leisure on MSNThis 3,700-mile Trail Will Connect Washington State to Washington, D.C.—and 2,000 Miles Are Already Open to TravelersImagine crossing the country not by highway or interstate, but on a scenic, car-free path built for walkers and cyclists. A trail where the hum of traffic is replaced by birdsong and the crunch of gravel, where you can set out for a morning jog, a bike ride to a neighboring town, or—if you're ambitious—a journey from coast to coast.