Taylor Fritz enters Washington in strong form after a successful grass and hard-court swing. He reached the Citi Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Matteo Arnaldi, after having gotten past Aleksandar Vukic in the Round of 32 with a commanding 6–3, 6–2 scoreline. The match saw him firing 11 aces and facing just one break point.
The American also claimed the Eastbourne title earlier this year, marking his fifth career grass trophy. He reached the Wimbledon semifinals, defeating Davidovich Fokina in the third round.
His season highlights include helping the U.S. win the United Cup, a Miami semifinal, and consistent results that keep him ranked inside the top 10.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, on the other hand, also arrives with strong momentum. He defeated Learner Tien in Round 16 to secure a spot in the upcoming clash. He advanced to the quarterfinals with two straight-set wins: defeating fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 6–4, 6–2 in the Round of 32, before dispatching Learner Tien 6–2, 6–2 in just over an hour, ending the American’s surprise run after his upset over Andrey Rublev.
Davidovich Fokina remained steady across all surfaces by reaching the finals at Delray Beach and Acapulco. He’s currently in the top 30 and rising in the ATP rankings race.
Taylor Fritz vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Head-to-Head
Taylor Fritz and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina have faced off seven times, with Fritz leading 4–3 overall. Their most recent meeting was recorded on July 4, in the third round of Wimbledon, where Fritz secured a commendable 6‑4, 6‑3, 6‑7(5), 6‑1 win in a match that lasted approximately three hours and five minutes.
Match Details
- Fixture: Taylor Fritz vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Date: Jul. 25, 2025
- Tournament: Mubadala Citi DC Open
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Venue: William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center, Washington, D.C
- Category: ATP 500
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Live telecast: Tennis Channel, Fubo, ESPN+, Sky Sports
Taylor Fritz vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Prediction
Taylor Fritz has a better edge on hard courts. He holds a 15–5 record on the surface this season, winning over 75% of matches and averaging 10+ aces per match. His game is a perfect combination of a strong first serve, aggressive baseline play, and consistent hold percentages. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, on the other hand, has a 55% win rate on hard courts and averages over 3 aces per match, with a less reliable serve.
Fritz also converts more break points, commits fewer double faults, and holds serve more consistently. Davidovich has shown fight in longer matches, but on this surface, Fritz’s serve and power-based game are better suited. Their previous hard-court meetings have tilted toward Fritz in faster conditions.
With superior serving, hard-court form, and a winning head-to-head record, Fritz is favored to control the match.
Prediction: Fritz to win in straight sets
