Washington DC Open features Italian showdown as Musetti returns

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, a combined ATP 500 and WTA 500 event, takes place at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. from July 27 to August 2, 2026. The tournament’s first round pits Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti against fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, marking Musetti’s return after a more‑than‑two‑month injury lay‑off.

Musetti, the fourth seed, is seeking to re‑establish form after missing Roland Garros and Wimbledon, while Arnaldi looks to capitalize on his recent good play. In the women’s draw, Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto opens against Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The event also features top‑ranked players such as Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka and Elina Svitolina, and a new 32‑player main draw format that eliminates byes for seeded players.

Matches are broadcast in Italy on Sky Sport and streaming platforms, with additional coverage on SuperTennis. The tournament serves as a key preparation stop for the upcoming US Open.