Hyattsville native loses to fellow American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the quarterfinals of an event he says he really wants to win.

American men’s tennis is rapidly ascending with more players making deep runs at majors. Just look at this week’s DC Open results.

The qualifying rounds are over and the main draw is set at this week's Mubadala Citi DC Open. Held at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, the annual tournament features ATP and WTA pros and kicks off the North American hardcourt season,

WASHINGTON, DC—It takes Frances Tiafoe almost 10 minutes to about 50 feet at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The DMV native makes multiple stops in the short distance between the press conference room and player area, where he’s asked to sign numerous posters with his face in the center.

Tennis star Frances Tiafoe, who grew up in Hyattsville and trained in College Park, is embracing being the face of the DC Open.

Frances Tiafoe recently made his feelings known about Taylor Townsend roasting his Citi Open outfit during his second round.

The North American hard court swing of the ATP season kicks off this week at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. No player will have a larger fan base than local legend Frances Tiafoe. Thanks to lululemon, no player will be better dressed than Tiafoe.

Americans Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, two of the world’s best singles players, are teaming up to play doubles at the DC Open this week.

WASHINGTON, DC—Frances Tiafoe has gotten high marks for his Lululemon fit at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, wearing yellow and red in tribute to the Washington Commanders NFL team. But not everyone is a fan, Tiafoe revealing good friend Taylor Townsend was roasting the color combination this week.

The ATP and WTA 500 DC Open saw several Americans in action. Jessica Pegula closed out the day against Leylah Fernandez, while an afternoon all-American clash featured Taylor Townsend and Sofia