Sebastian Korda etched his name in tennis history by winning the Washington Open, becoming the first player to follow in his father’s footsteps by claiming the same title. Korda’s victory marks a significant milestone for American tennis, as he aims to end the country’s long Grand Slam drought.
Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face fellow Belarusian and former champion Victoria Azarenka in the quarterfinals of the WTA Washington Open. The pair, the only remaining seeds in the last eight, have a history of close matches, with Sabalenka holding a slight advantage. Meanwhile, top seed Andrey Rublev advanced in the men’s draw, setting up a clash against American Frances Tiafoe.
Top seeds Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka battled through tough three-set matches at the ATP and WTA Washington Open on Wednesday, securing victories to advance to the next round. Rublev, facing a determined Luca Van Assche, overcame a slow start and a rain delay to emerge victorious. Sabalenka, returning from injury, fought off a spirited Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the quarterfinals.
