Alex de Minaur faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in ATP Washington first round

World No. 6 Australian Alex de Minaur will open the ATP Washington tournament against Greece’s former world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round. De Minaur entered the event as the top seed in a 32‑player draw, while Tsitsipas is playing on a wildcard after winning the Gstaad title.

Historically, Tsitsipas has dominated the matchup, leading the head‑to‑head 12‑1, though most of those meetings occurred before 2024. Betting markets reflect the rivalry, listing de Minaur as a −136 favorite despite the lopsided record. The match is expected to be televised in the United States and, according to Romanian sources, may also be shown on Digi Sport and Prima Sport.

The winner will advance to the round of 16 to meet either American Marcos Giron or 17‑year‑old Australian Cruz Hewitt.