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Nakashima Ends de Minaur's Title Defense in Washington Upset

Brandon Nakashima delivered the statement win of his 2026 season Friday, ousting top seed and defending champion Alex de Minaur 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Mubadala DC Open quarterfinals. The American was clinical on serve and clutch under pressure, saving break points and controlling the crucial moments to set up an all-American semifinal showdown with Taylor Fritz. Fritz had his own drama in reaching the final four, saving a match point to edge past compatriot Alex Michelsen 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(6) despite a concerning left knee injury scare mid-match. For Nakashima, the victory marks his fourth ATP semifinal of the season and represents a significant scalp—ending de Minaur's hopes of back-to-back Washington titles in emphatic fashion.

Saturday's semifinals promise high-quality American hardcourt tennis, with Nakashima and Fritz set to battle for a finals berth while Rafael Jodar faces Alejandro Tabilo in the other semi. Meanwhile, in Los Cabos, defending champion Denis Shapovalov showed signs of resurgence with a comeback victory over Rinky Hijikata 2-6, 6-3, 6-2—just his second win since mid-April as the Canadian continues his struggle to regain form and confidence.

Sources: ATP Tour · Tennis Majors · UbiTennis

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