Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, two of the world’s best singles players, are teaming up to play doubles at the DC Open this week.

The 24-year-old American exits the DC Open in the first round, but after two years away from the sport, Brooksby believes the break has served him well.

Venus Williams returned to professional tennis at the 2025 DC Open after a 16-month hiatus, prompting speculation about whether this could mark the end of her legendary career. At 45 years old, Williams is competing in Washington on a wild card entry,

WASHINGTON, DC—Still she rises: Venus Williams is back in orbit after over a year away from the game, winning her first match since 2023 alongside Hailey Baptiste in doubles at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

Poland's Magdalena Frech and Magda Linette, the only two seeded players in action on Monday, earned straight-set wins in the first round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.

Frances Tiafoe is one of the top-ranked Americans in action at the 2025 Citi DC Open, alongside the likes of Venus Williams, Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.

In just his 10th match since 2022, Nick Kyrgios appears injured, as limps through a 58-minute doubles loss alongside Gael Monfils at the DC Open.

Ben Shelton climbed up a spot on the ATP rankings without lifting his racket last week, and now he's ready for the American hard court season.

Volunteer ball kids, many of whom are aspiring athletes themselves, are getting the chance of a lifetime, with access to top tennis stars, including Venus Willams.