Gabriel Diallo Advances in Style at Mubadala Citi DC Open; ATP Stars Battle Through Opening Rounds

Washington D.C., USA – July 2025
The 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open got off to a fiery start on the hardcourts of Washington D.C., as early-round action saw breakout wins, unexpected exits, and rising stars making waves. Among the standouts was Canadian talent Gabriel Diallo, who impressed with a straight-sets victory in the round of 32.

🇨🇦 Canadian Watch: Gabriel Diallo Makes a Statement

Representing Canada with grit and composure, Gabriel Diallo powered past Hungary’s Fábián Marozsán 6-3, 6-4 on Court 5. The 22-year-old showed great maturity in his game, combining big serves with sharp baseline play. Seeded 15th, Diallo’s performance continues to highlight Canada’s growing presence on the ATP Tour. Fans are now keen to see how far he can go in Washington this week.

🔥 Key Round of 64 & 32 Results: Men’s Singles

R64 Highlights:

🇫🇷 Gael Monfils was upset by 🇨🇳 Yibing Wu 6-3, 6-1, as Wu dictated play with explosive groundstrokes.
🇪🇸 Jaume Munar overcame 🇺🇸 Marcos Giron 7-5, 6-3 in a solid baseline duel.
🇧🇪 David Goffin fell to 🇨🇳 Yibing Bu 6-4, 7-5 in a surprising straight-sets result.
🇺🇸 Zachary Svajda staged a gritty comeback over 🇷🇸 Miomir Kecmanović, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.
🇺🇸 Aleksandar Kovacevic held off 🇫🇷 Quentin Halys in a tight three-set match, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

R32 Highlights:

🇬🇧 Cameron Norrie fought back to edge 🇮🇹 Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, showcasing resilience under pressure.
🇫🇷 Corentin Moutet made quick work of compatriot 🇫🇷 Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-1.
🇺🇸 Brandon Nakashima eased past 🇺🇸 Ethan Quinn 6-3, 6-4 with a commanding performance.
🇺🇸 Ben Shelton, seeded fourth, defeated fellow American 🇺🇸 Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-4.
🇬🇧 Dan Evans sent 🇺🇸 Alex Michelsen packing 6-4, 6-4 with a polished all-court game.

🎾 What’s Next?

With big names like Norrie, Shelton, and Diallo moving forward, the stage is set for a thrilling week of high-level tennis in the U.S. capital. Expect intense battles as we head into the Round of 16 and beyond.

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