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Frances Tiafoe, face of the DC Open, embraces homecoming: ‘I love this area’
Tennis star Frances Tiafoe, who grew up in Hyattsville and trained in College Park, is embracing being the face of the DC Open.
Frances Tiafoe’s home-court advantage not enough at the DC Open
Hyattsville native loses to fellow American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the quarterfinals of an event he says he really wants to win.
DMV MADE: Frances Tiafoe Breaks Down His DC Open Lululemon Kit
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.
Ben Shelton returns to DC Open semifinals with win over Frances Tiafoe
Ben Shelton beat fellow American star Frances Tiafoe in the DC Open semifinals Friday night, denying the hometown favorite.
Frances Tiafoe lights up DC Open with superstar homecoming
WASHINGTON, DC—It takes Frances Tiafoe almost 10 minutes to about 50 feet at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The DMV native makes multiple stops in the short distance between the press conference room and player area, where he’s asked to sign numerous posters with his face in the center.
Ben Shelton Beats Frances Tiafoe in DC Open Quarterfinal
The fourth-seeded Shelton defeated sixth-seeded Tiafoe in straight sets in front of a packed crowd at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open quarterfinal: 7-6 (2), 6-4. Shelton improves to 3-1 against Tiafoe and is starting to separate himself from his fellow American.
PHOTOS: Highlights from Ben Shelton's DC Open matchup vs Alejandro Davidovich
Take a look at photos from Ben Shelton's men's singles match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025 on Day 6.
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"Frances Tiafoe's one of my best friends on tour" - Ben Shelton opens up about his dynamic with fellow American as he revisits thrilling DC win
Before beginning their respective singles campaign in DC, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe teamed up for the men's doubles ...
At DC Open, ‘steady growth’ of American men’s tennis on full display
American men’s tennis is rapidly ascending with more players making deep runs at majors. Just look at this week’s DC Open ...
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5 Players to Watch at the DC Open
The qualifying rounds are over and the main draw is set at this week's Mubadala Citi DC Open. Held at the William H.G.
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Frances Tiafoe's connection to Washington DC: Why the Citi DC Open is American's home tournament, his Commanders-inspired outfit for 2025 & more
Frances Tiafoe is one of the top-ranked Americans in action at the 2025 Citi DC Open, alongside the likes of Venus Williams, ...
Why 2 American tennis stars are teaming up for doubles at DC Open
Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, two of the world’s best singles players, are teaming up to play doubles at the DC ...
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'Thursday Final? That’s garbage': Frances Tiafoe can’t believe Canadian Open shift
Frances Tiafoe was far from pleased with the Canadian Open's schedule change after the organization – in conjunction with the ...