De Minaur Wins Washington Tournament After Saving 3 Match Points Against Davidovich Fokina

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Alex de Minaur faced off this Sunday for the title at the ATP 500 in Washington.

In the first set, it was the Spaniard who managed to take control with a 7-5 score, despite facing a break point while serving for the set.

The second set was completely one-sided as de Minaur won it 6-1 without conceding a single break point.

The final set was a true battle between the two players, with Davidovich Fokina initially gaining the upper hand by breaking in the 4th game.

Unfortunately for him, he faltered while serving for the match. Undeterred, the Spaniard earned three match points on de Minaur’s serve in the 10th game but failed to convert any of them.

The title was ultimately decided in a tight and unpredictable tie-break. In the end, it was the Australian who prevailed, winning it 7-3.

De Minaur triumphed 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 to claim the 10th title of his career. During the trophy ceremony, the Australian went to console the Spaniard in his chair, showcasing a touching moment of sportsmanship.

In the ATP rankings this Monday, he returns to the Top 10, climbing to the 8th spot.