Obviously the way it’s all playing, it’s amazing serving conditions, so if you can serve well, it’s going to definitely put you in the right spots."
Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has a commanding 12-1 record against de Minaur, recently said his victories often come with decisive straight-set wins, with most matches ending under 22.5 games.
Tsitsipas won their most recent encounter at the Miami Open earlier this year, adding to his series of wins across hard and clay courts since 2018.
The men’s draw also features 12 Americans, including Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien, and hometown favorite Frances Tiafoe.
Other notable players include Roland Garros semifinalists Jakub Mensik and Matteo Arnaldi, former champion Kei Nishikori, and rising stars Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar.
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Main draw action at the Washington Open began on July 27 at Rock Creek Park, where players must adapt to the fast hard courts.
