Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys, Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Tommy Paul, Paula Badosa, Alex de Minaur, Emma Navarro, Lorenzo Musetti, Nick Kyrgios and more join deep field for the only ATP-WTA 500 level tournament
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mubadala Citi DC Open, the only combined ATP-WTA 500 level tennis tournament in the world, has announced its first round of player commitments for the 2025 event, including seven top 10 players across both the ATP and WTA tours. The 56th edition of the tournament will take place July 19 - 27 in Washington, DC at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park. The Mubadala Citi DC Open is the fifth largest professional tennis event in the United States, consistently attracting one of the most competitive player fields on the summer calendar.
The tournament’s strong player field already boasts 12 early commitments set to compete in the nation’s capital this summer, including four top 10 WTA players, three top 10 ATP players and four past DC champions, as well as many of the most popular fan favorites.
"We are excited to unveil our initial lineup for the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, featuring an exceptional group of the world’s best players,” said Mark Ein, Chairman of the Mubadala Citi DC Open. “With seven current top 10 players and so many of our most popular fan favorites including stars like Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys, Tommy Paul, Paula Badosa, Nick Kyrgios and Lorenzo Musetti, Washington continues to solidify its place as one of the premier destinations on both the ATP and WTA tours. Ticket sales through the off-season already broke records, and we anticipate another unforgettable summer, with a fifth consecutive year of a completely sold-out event.”
ATP player commitments include World No. 4 and 2024 US Open finalist Taylor Fritz, World No. 8 and 2024 Wimbledon semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti, and World No. 9 Alex de Minaur, a five-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist. Also returning are World No. 12 Tommy Paul, a 2025 Australian Open quarterfinalist, DC native and World No. 15 Frances Tiafoe, a two-time US Open semifinalist and World No. 17 Andrey Rublev, a 10-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist. Rounding out the initial list are 2015 DC Open champion Kei Nishikori, who owns 12 career Grand Slam quarterfinal or better finishes, and two-time DC singles (2019 and 2022) champion Nick Kyrgios.
The WTA field features World No. 3 and 2024 US Open finalist Jessica Pegula, who also won the DC title in 2019, World No. 7 and 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys, World No. 9 and 2025 Merida champion Emma Navarro and World No. 10 and defending DC Open champion Paula Badosa.
Both Musetti and Navarro will make their DC Open debuts in 2025.
“Playing in Washington, D.C., means the world to me. This tournament is one of the reasons I play professional tennis. I used to sneak into this event as a kid, and now to be here competing on court is surreal,” said Tiafoe. “The energy from the crowd, the support from friends and family, it’s incredible. I’m always happy to be home, and I’m so excited to be back there in July. My dream would be to win this tournament.”
The Mubadala Citi DC Open’s ATP 500 competition will include a 48-player singles draw and 16 doubles teams, while the WTA 500 tournament will feature 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams. Further player announcements are anticipated ahead of the tournament.
ATP and WTA commitments include:
- Jessica Pegula, World No. 3: The No. 2 ranked American returns to the site of her first WTA title in 2019 for her sixth DC Open appearance. In 2024, Pegula secured her sixth career title in Toronto and reached her first Grand Slam final at the US Open. She has carried her momentum into the 2025 season, capturing two titles in Charleston and Austin to bring her career total to eight. Pegula also made impressive finals runs in Adelaide and Miami.
- Taylor Fritz, World No. 4: Eight-time ATP titlist and top-ranked American Taylor Fritz will make his fifth DC Open appearance in 2025, having most recently reached the semifinals in 2023. Fritz had a standout 2024 season, highlighted by Grand Slam quarterfinal finishes at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and a run to the finals at the US Open. He also earned a bronze medal for Team USA in doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, partnering with fellow American Tommy Paul. Beyond the majors, he reached three additional finals, two semifinals and two quarterfinals, closing out the year with a career-high ranking of World No. 4. In 2025, Fritz secured a victory for Team USA at the United Cup and made a semifinal appearance in Miami.
- Madison Keys, World No. 7: American Madison Keys is set to return to DC for her fifth appearance, this time, as a Grand Slam champion. She kicked off her 2025 season with a title in Adelaide, before capturing her first major victory at the Australian Open. Since then, Keys has reached the semifinals at Indian Wells and the quarterfinals in Madrid. A 10-time WTA titlist, she last competed in Washington in 2023, where she advanced to the quarterfinals.
- Lorenzo Musetti, World No. 8: Italian Lorenzo Musetti will make his DC debut at the 2025 tournament. His 2024 season was highlighted by a career-best Grand Slam performance, reaching the semifinal at Wimbledon, along with a finals appearance in London (Queen’s Club). In 2025, Musetti has continued his strong form with a finals appearance in Monte-Carlo and semifinal runs in both Madrid and Rome.
- Emma Navarro, World No. 9: Making her DC debut in 2025, American Emma Navarro has quickly emerged as one of the tour’s rising stars. The former UVA star was named the WTA’s Most Improved Player of the Year in 2024 after capturing her first career title in Hobart and breaking into the Top 10 for the first time. Navarro continued to set Grand Slam personal bests, reaching the third round of the Australian Open, the fourth round of Roland Garros, the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and then semifinals of the US Open consecutively in 2024. This year, she has continued her ascent, winning the biggest title of her career in Merida and reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open.
- Alex de Minaur, World No. 9: Australian Alex de Minaur returns to D.C. for the fifth time, highlighted by a runner-up finish in 2018. In 2024, he claimed titles in Acapulco and ’s-Hertogenbosch and reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. His strong form has continued into 2025, with a finals appearance in Rotterdam, a semifinal run in Monte Carlo, and quarterfinal finishes in Doha, Barcelona and at the Australian Open.
- Paula Badosa, World No. 10: Former World No. 2 and reigning DC champion Paula Badosa rediscovered her form in 2024 after a season-ending injury the year prior. Her title run in Washington marked her fourth career win and sparked a strong second half of the season. She went on to reach the semifinals in Cincinnati, Beijing and Ningbo, and made the quarterfinals at the US Open. Badosa finished the year ranked No. 12 and was named the WTA Comeback Player of the Year. In 2025, she has carried that momentum forward, returning to the Top 10 for the first time since 2022 following a semifinal run at the Australian Open.
- Tommy Paul, World No. 12: American Tommy Paul is set to return to Washington for his sixth appearance in 2025. Last year, he claimed three titles, securing wins in Dallas, London and Stockholm, bringing his career total to four. Paul also made semifinal runs in Indian Wells and Rome, and advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he won a bronze medal for the USA in doubles alongside partner Taylor Fritz. So far in 2025, Paul has reached the semifinals in Adelaide, Dallas and Houston, and made a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open.
- Frances Tiafoe, World No. 15: Washington DC native and former World No. 10 Frances Tiafoe is returning to play his home tournament for the ninth time. Tiafoe has consistently performed well in DC, reaching the semifinals in 2024 and back-to-back quarterfinals in the two years prior. After his impressive DC run last year, he advanced to the final in Cincinnati and reached his second career Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open.
- Andrey Rublev, World No. 17: Former World No. 5 and 17-time ATP titlist Andrey Rublev will make his fifth appearance at the DC Open in 2025. A consistent contender in Washington, he has reached the semifinals twice and most recently advanced to the quarterfinals in 2024. Last season, Rublev captured titles in Hong Kong and Madrid, and he’s already added another trophy in 2025 with a win in Doha.
- Kei Nishikori, World No. 62: Former World No. 4 and 2015 DC champion Kei Nishikori will make his long-awaited return to Washington in 2025, marking his first appearance at the tournament since 2021. A US Open finalist and 12-time ATP titlist, Nishikori has an impressive track record in D.C., with two quarterfinal finishes, two semifinal runs, and his title-winning performance in 2015.
- Nick Kyrgios, Wild Card: Two-time DC Open champion and former World No. 13 Nick Kyrgios will return to Washington for the first time since his 2022 singles and doubles titles run. After being sidelined with injuries throughout the past two seasons, he makes his highly anticipated comeback to this tournament where he’s won twice (2019 and 2022) in just four appearances.
As is tradition at DC’s iconic tennis tournament, daily autograph sessions, meet and greets, family days, tennis talks and more will provide endless opportunities for fans to interact with the stars of the ATP and WTA Tours. In addition, the tournament continues to revolutionize its fan experience by partnering with beloved and award-winning DC restaurateurs and premium sponsors to deliver unparalleled food and beverage offerings.
Tickets packages can be purchased online at SeatGeek.com or on mubadalacitidcopen.com or by calling (202) 721-9500. For additional information, please email [email protected].
For more than 50 years, the Mubadala Citi DC Open has hosted top tennis talent in Rock Creek Park. The tournament was founded to support Arthur Ashe’s vision of playing a professional tennis tournament in a fully accessible public park. The Mubadala Citi DC Open has continued to build and expand the event, with the goal of positively impacting the Washington community and creating one of the best events in the world. The WTEF, a longtime beneficiary of the Mubadala Citi DC Open, capitalizes on the tournament annually for fundraising and has raised millions for youth programs in the Washington area.
In April 2019, MDE Sports, owned and led by Washington-based venture capitalist, entrepreneur and civic leader Ein, acquired the management rights of the Mubadala Citi DC Open tournament from the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), a non-profit which provides free tennis and educational programs for children in underserved communities. This acquisition secured the Mubadala Citi DC Open’s future in the U.S. and specifically in Washington.
About Mubadala Citi DC Open: The Mubadala Citi DC Open tournament, played in Washington DC, is one of the world’s premier tennis events and benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF). The tournament was founded in 1969 by Donald Dell, John Harris and Arthur Ashe in its current location in Rock Creek Park with a vision of making pro tennis accessible for all athletes and fans in the Washington community. Beginning in 2019, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and DC native Mark Ein’s organization, MDE Tennis, began managing and operating the tournament under an agreement with WTEF. The organization provides underserved children in the DC area with a safe environment to learn critical life skills both on and off the courts through academic and athletic enrichment. In 2023, the Mubadala Citi DC Open tennis tournament became the only combined ATP and WTA 500 level event in the world on the tour calendar and one of only five combined ATP/WTA tour events in the United States when MDE Tennis secured the rights to the WTA 500 that had played in the Bay Area since the 1970's. MDE has committed and is annually ramping up to provide equal prize money to men and women by 2027, which is six years ahead of the schedule prior to the move. The tournament is also the longest-running professional tennis event at the same site in the United States.
About MDE Tennis: MDE Tennis, which is part of MDE Sports & Entertainment, oversees operations for the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Mark D. Ein is the CEO of MDE Sports & Entertainment and MDE Tennis. Ein is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who has created, acquired, invested in and built a series of growth companies across a diverse set of industries over the course of his 30-year career. During this time, Ein has been involved in the founding or early stages of six companies that have been worth over one billion dollars and has led over $10 billion of private equity, venture capital, and public company investments. Mr. Ein is the Chairman and CEO of investment firms Capitol Investment Corp, Leland Investment Corp and Venturehouse Group that create, invest in and build growth businesses in a range of industries. Among the current companies in the portfolios are Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND), a global leader in expedition travel, where he serves as Co-Chairman, and majority-owned Kastle Systems, the country's leading provider of proptech and security systems for commercial real estate, where he serves as Executive Chairman. Mr. Ein is also currently a member of the board of Soho House & Co. (NYSE:SHCO) and Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE:CTOS). In 2018, Ein acquired the Washington City Paper, the renowned weekly paper serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1981. In February 2023, Mr. Ein was nominated by President Biden to be Chairman of his President’s Export Council and in July, 2023, Mr. Ein was one of the founding partners that helped lead the acquisition of the Washington Commanders NFL franchise. Ein is deeply dedicated to supporting his Washington area community with active leadership roles in many community, charitable and cultural organizations including currently serving on the boards of the DC Public Education Fund (Chairman), DC College Access Program (DC-CAP), and DC Policy Center (Co-Founder). He formerly served on the Board of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) from 2012-2018 (serving as a Vice President of the Board from 2016-2018) and has served as a Presidential Appointee to the USTA Board since 2018. A native of the Washington, D.C., area and a ball boy in his youth at the city’s summer pro tennis tournament that became the Mubadala Citi DC Open, Ein was also the Founder and Owner of the Washington Kastles, the most successful team in World TeamTennis history. The Kastles won the league championship six of its 13 years in the league and holds the record for the longest winning streak in U.S. pro team sports history winning 34 straight matches from 2011 through 2013. In September 2009, Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty presented Ein with the Key to the City, highlighting his Washington Kastles success on the court and, “for their commitment to the District’s communities and our youth.”
About Mubadala Investment Company: Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala’s $302 billion (AED 1,111 billion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates. For over 15 years, Mubadala has been a steadfast supporter of tennis, nurturing talent, inspiring future players, and impacting communities worldwide. Mubadala's global impact includes partnerships with the Rio Open (2017), supporting underprivileged youth through the NERO program; the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic (2018), promoting diversity and inclusion in women's tennis; and the Mubadala Citi DC Open (2023), co-sponsoring an ATP and WTA 500 event in Washington, D.C. In May 2024, we partnered with the Washington Tennis Education Foundation (WTEF) to empower under-resourced youth through tennis and education. In Abu Dhabi, Mubadala has been committed to the development of tennis through a title sponsorship of the first sanctioned WTA 500 tournament, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open (MADO), since 2023 and community focused tennis initiatives like Road to MADO. For more information about Mubadala Investment Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com
About Citi: Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | Twitter: @Citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi | Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi
About WTEF: The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) is a premier educational and tennis organization for underserved children in Washington, DC. The mission of WTEF is to improve the life prospects of low-income, underserved children and youth in the District of Columbia through athletic and academic enrichment. WTEF seeks to keep children off city streets during out-of-school time in a safe environment they can trust. We also engage them in productive activities that teach discipline, build confidence, improve school performance, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. WTEF empowers students to achieve their highest potential by helping them develop meaningful values and critical life skills that will lead them to make constructive life choices. WTEF builds life champions. For more information, visit wtef.org.
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