Nadal Set For Washington Debut; When Is The Draw & More

As Washington, D.C. gets set for another edition of the Citi Open, all eyes will be on legendary lefty Rafael Nadal, who will make his tournament debut at the ATP 500 event.

Nadal, who is an 88-time tour-level champion, will try to add to his trophy count in the United States' capital. The Spaniard will have to be at the top of his game with a loaded field.

Players to watch at the hard-court tournament include #NextGenATP stars Felix Auger-Aliassime, Sebastian Korda and Jannik Sinner, Australians Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur, 2021 breakthrough player Aslan Karatsev and former top five stalwarts Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic.

Here's all you need to know about Washington: when is the draw, what is the schedule, where to watch, who has won, how to buy tickets and more.

Established: 1969

Tournament Dates: 2-8 August 2021

Tournament Director: Carlos Silva

Draw Ceremony: Friday, 30 July at time TBC

Schedule (View On Official Website)
* Qualifying: Saturday, 31 July - Sunday, 1 August
* Main draw: Play Monday-Friday begins at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m.
* Doubles final: Sunday, 8 August at 12 p.m.
* Singles final: Sunday, 8 August at 5 p.m.

How To Watch
TV Schedule

Venue: Rock Creek Park Tennis Center

Prize Money: $1,895,290

Tickets On Sale: Buy Now

View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds

Honour Roll (Open Era)
Most Titles, Singles: Andre Agassi (5)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan and Marty Riessen (4)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 36, in 1971
Youngest Champion: Andy Roddick, 18, in 2001
Lowest-Ranked Champion (since 1969): No. 117 David Nalbandian in 2010
Most Match Wins: Andre Agassi (44)
Last Home Champion: Andy Roddick in 2007

2019 Finals
Singles: Nick Kyrgios (AUS) d [3] Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4)   Read & Watch
Doubles: [3] Raven Klaasen/Michael Venus d Jean-Julien Rojer/Horia Tecau 3-6, 6-3, 10-2  Read More

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Did You Know?
Superstars who have won the Citi Open include former World No. 1s Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt.

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