Venus Williams hadn’t competed anywhere in more than a year, and so even if this tournament was over for her after a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech in the second round, just being back out there was big for the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion — and her many fans. Source link
Frances Tiafoe seems to go the distance in many matches when playing at his hometown D.C. Open. His second round tilt with Flavio Cobolli, a Washington finalist last year, finally was a welcome exception. Source link
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 U.S. Open winner, and Naomi Osaka, with four major titles to her name, brought marquee-level anticipation for their second-round match Thursday, with Raducanu winning in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals. Source link
The Commanders’ return to the District of Columbia cleared another roadblock on Thursday. Source link
The push to bring the Commanders back to “old D.C.” by building a domed stadium on the RFK Campus took another step on Wednesday as the D.C. Council prepares for a pair of public hearings on the plan. Source link
Venus Williams’ return, at age 45, to the sport she once ruled at the turn of the century is not a prideful pursuit. The seven-time Grand Slam champion is — still — only and purely driven by passion. Source link
Seeded singles play was the focus on day two of the main draw at the D.C. Open in Rock Creek Park, with two former Grand Slam champions advancing along with upsets in each draw. Source link
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said Monday they’re laser-focused on bringing the Commanders back to a rebuilt RFK Stadium, despite recent threats from President Trump. Source link
A doubles showcase kicked off day one of the D.C. Open in Rock Creek Park Monday, including the tandem of tennis legend Venus Williams and District native Hailey Baptiste winning their opening match. Source link
Frances Tiafoe is back in the District, and is someone who can truly find joy amid the chaos that being the face of his home tournament entails. Source link
