Here is a comprehensive summary of the 2026 Washington Open:

  • Overview: The 2026 Washington Open (branded as the Mubadala DC Open) was a prestigious joint ATP 500 and WTA 500 tennis tournament, held on outdoor hard courts at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., from July 27 to August 3, 2026. This edition marked the 57th for the men and 14th for the women, and notably reduced its men's singles draw from 48 to 32 players.
  • Men's Singles Champion: American Taylor Fritz captured the title by defeating rising star Rafael Jódar in straight sets, 7–6(7–2), 6–4.
  • Women's Singles Champion: In a dramatic comeback, Alexandra Eala rallied to defeat top contender Jessica Pegula in three sets, 4–6, 6–4, 6–0, securing the women's trophy.
  • Doubles Titles: The men's doubles title went to the British pair of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, while Erin Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi claimed the women's doubles crown.
  • Notable Entrants: The event attracted significant star power, with wildcards handed to tennis icons like Venus Williams, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Kei Nishikori, while high-profile withdrawals included Daniil Medvedev and Jasmine Paolini.