Nakashima Ousts De Minaur at Washington Open

American Brandon Nakashima and Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo stunned top seeds at the Washington Open on Friday, eliminating defending champion Alex de Minaur and second-seeded Ben Shelton.

Nakashima capitalised on key serve opportunities to defeat top seed de Minaur 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, securing a semi-final matchup against fellow American Taylor Fritz.

Meanwhile, Tabilo battled back from a set down to outlast Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, booking a semi-final clash against 19-year-old Spanish rising star Rafael Jodar, who ousted fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti.

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In the WTA draw, top-seeded Jessica Pegula and third-seeded Naomi Osaka advanced safely to the semi-finals with decisive victories.

Nakashima ousts De Minaur at Washington Open (News Central TV) — Nakashima ousts De Minaur at Washington Open. Credit: Reuters

Pegula defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-5, setting up a clash with fourth seed Diana Shnaider.

Osaka recovered from a set down to defeat Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. However, second seed Elina Svitolina fell to Alexandra Eala, who secured a 6-3, 6-4 win to set up a semi-final meeting with Osaka.

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