Honestly, this Washington draw is enough to make your mouth water! With the presence of players like De Minaur, Fils, Shelton, Fritz or Tsitsipas, we should be treated to some great tennis this week.
On these fast courts, I can see a player like Arthur Fils shining. He seems to have taken a physical and mental step forward in recent months, and his pure hitting qualities will be able to fully express themselves in these conditions. I see him capable of making a nice run and possibly even going for the title.
However, we must not underestimate the defending champion Alex De Minaur. The little Australian knows perfectly how to adapt to this type of surface and he is now posting a record of 22 wins for 10 losses this season. He will be very hard to dislodge.
Finally, I would be very surprised not to see local player Taylor Fritz play a leading role. On his home turf, with the support of La Tribune Bleue, he seems completely impervious to pressure and capable of raising his level in important moments. He is a serious contender for the title.
Good matches to all ♥️
