Washington DC Open: Ben Shelton's miss and Jodar's upset of Fils

At the Mubadala Washington DC Open, second‑seeded American Ben Shelton missed a routine shot during his opening‑round match, a moment that drew laughter from spectators and highlighted concerns about his recent form ahead of his title defence at the Canadian Open.

Spanish newcomer Rafael Jodar recorded a surprise victory over 8th‑seed Arthur Fils in the first round, earning a second‑round clash with former world‑No. 4 Kei Nishikori. The draw also lists Shelton’s potential opponent Martin Damm Jr. and mentions other early exits such as Learner Tien and Tommy Paul.