A great night of tennis in the US capital brought us the finalists of the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Taylor Fritz and sensational Rafael Jodar will fight for the title after two highly quality and tight semifinal clashes that were decided in the third sets.
Taylor Fritz one step closer to the title: Rationality and experience prevail in the derby
Taylor Fritz – Brandon Nakashima 2:1 (6:3, 3:6, 6:3)
In the expectedly tense American derby, Fritz managed to break his compatriot’s resistance after an hour and 48 minutes of play. The spectators enjoyed a top-tier serving performance from both sides, but the third seed’s experience ultimately made the difference.
Key match statistics:
- Aces and Serve: Nakashima recorded 14 aces compared to Fritz’s 13, but Fritz had a much better realization of points on his first serve (80% versus Nakashima’s 79%).
- Break point conversion (The deciding factor): Fritz was incredibly rational when it mattered most. He converted 2 of his 3 break point opportunities (66%), while Nakashima realized only one of his 4 chances (25%). Fritz saved 3 out of 4 break points he faced.
- Total points: Fritz won a total of 81 points (53%), while Nakashima stopped at 72 (47%).
The Spanish sensation continues: Jodar reaches his maiden final with a perfect serve
Rafael Jodar – Alejandro Tabilo 2:1 (6:7, 6:4, 6:4)
Young Rafael Jodar continues to write the most beautiful story of the tournament! Despite losing the first set in a marathon tie-break (6:8), the Spaniard did not give up and celebrated after two hours and 26 minutes of exhausting battle against the Chilean.
Key match statistics:
- Service fortress: What is particularly impressive is the fact that Jodar did not lose a single service game in the match – he won all 16 (100%)! He faced only one break point during the entire match and successfully saved it.
- Pressure on the opponent: While Jodar routinely protected his serve, Tabilo was constantly under pressure. The Spaniard created 6 break point opportunities, utilizing two, which was just enough for the comeback and triumph. Tabilo saved 4 out of 6 break points.
- Controlling the points: Jodar dictated the pace of the match, winning a fantastic 101 points (52%), while Tabilo finished with 92 points won.
The grand final between the experienced Taylor Fritz, chasing another title in front of his home crowd, and young Rafael Jodar, looking to crown his dream week, promises a top-tier spectacle.
To see how Fritz and Jodar reached the final stages, check out our quarterfinals analysis, and to read about the expectations before these matchups, check out the ATP Washington 2026 semifinals preview.
