Brandon Nakashima produced one of the standout results of the Washington Open on Friday, eliminating defending champion and top seed Alex de Minaur from the ATP draw. The loss ended de Minaur’s title defense and marked a significant shift in the men’s side of the tournament.
In the women’s event, top seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-finals and kept her Washington campaign on track. Pegula, the world No. 3, moved a step closer to the title as the WTA field narrowed to the final four.
Naomi Osaka also progressed to the semi-finals, giving the tournament another major name deep in the draw. Her advance, along with Pegula’s, sets up a high-profile finish on the women’s side in Washington.
With de Minaur out and both Pegula and Osaka still in contention, the ATP and WTA Washington Open heads into its closing stages with plenty of attention on the semi-final matchups. Friday’s results reshaped both draws and ensured a dramatic run toward the finals.
