Alex de Minaur Pulls Off Stunning Comeback to Win Washington Open
You won’t believe the drama that unfolded in the Washington Open final—Alex de Minaur pulled off one of the most jaw-dropping comebacks we've seen this season. Facing Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, De Minaur not only came back from a set down, but also saved three match points before clinching the title in a tense three-set battle: 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(3). It was the kind of match where one moment of hesitation—or luck—could flip everything, and that’s exactly what happened.
Early on, both players traded breaks, but it was Davidovich Fokina who gained the upper hand by seizing the first set with some crushing forehand winners. It looked like the Spaniard was finally going to capture his first ATP title. But De Minaur had other ideas. He absolutely roared back in the second set, dominating with precision and energy, breaking twice and taking it in just over 30 minutes. That set reset the tone—and the tension.
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Now, here’s where it gets wild. In the deciding set, Davidovich Fokina went up 5-2 and even served for the match. He had three match points—three! But nerves kicked in. One crucial forehand sailed just long, and De Minaur, as gritty and fast as ever, clawed his way back to 5-all. In a nerve-wracking 14-minute service game at 4-5, De Minaur defended like his life depended on it, surviving that game with a lob that barely nicked the sideline. He later admitted he thought it was out and was waiting for the call that never came.
From that moment on, it felt like destiny. The final tiebreaker was tight, but De Minaur stayed steady while Davidovich Fokina's errors crept in. After more than three hours of incredible tennis, the Aussie emerged victorious. It was his 10th ATP career title , making him just the fifth Australian ever to win the Washington Open.
What makes this story even more powerful is the mental journey behind it. After his disappointing French Open run earlier this year, De Minaur opened up about struggling with burnout and even sought help from a mental health professional. He’s talked about how shifting his mindset—moving away from chasing rankings and toward playing with freedom—helped him get back to his best.
This win not only gets him back into the ATP Top 10, landing at No. 8, but also proves he's one of the mentally toughest players on tour. And with the US Open around the corner, his timing couldn’t be better. As he put it, “There’s bigger fish to fry,” but this moment—this comeback—might just be the spark he needs to aim even higher.
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