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De Minaur Battles to DC Open Crown
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Alex de Minaur saved three championship points and won 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 over Davidovich Fokina in Washington, D.C.
- Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina lost all four ATP finals he has contested, having failed to secure a maiden title in his career final appearances.
- In the decisive moments, de Minaur won the second set 6-1, then sealed victory with an ace on match point.
- De Minaur's win marked his 10th ATP Tour title and return to the top 10, propelling him back into the ATP top 10 ranking.
- Looking ahead to next month's U.S. Open, both finalists will then compete in Toronto's Masters event.
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