Emotional scenes unfolded in the aftermath as Davidovich Fokina broke down in tears, with De Minaur going over to console him. The Aussie put a hand on each shoulder of his defeated opponent and offered some words of encouragement, which were backed up by a sportsmanlike post-match interview.

Aussie Alex de Minaur has melted hearts with an incredible act of sportsmanship after pulling off a comeback for the ages to claim the Washington Open title.

Davidovich Fokina is a dangerous player in a one-off, which is why he’s got 12 wins over top-10 opponents in his career. What has held the 26-year-old back has been his inconsistency. He can look like a completely different player in any given match. His opponent on Sunday, de Minaur, is very much the opposite.

The ATP Rankings have been updated after the latest week of action with the DC Open taking place in Washington and there have been rises inside the top 10 as a result of the latest week.

Expert prediction and betting tips for Alex de Minaur vs Brandon Nakashima in the ATP 500 Washington quarterfinals on July 25, 2025. Odds, match preview, and analysis on outdoor hard courts

Australian number one Alex de Minaur is through to his first quarterfinal since April following a hard-earned three-set win over Jiri Lehecka at the Washington Open.

With his 20th match win on a hard court this season, Alex de Minaur advances to the semifinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Washington. Washington is proving a happy hunting ground for Alex de Minaur.