Jon Wertheim and Producer Mike recently recapped the standout performances from the DC Open. Leylah Fernandez claimed her biggest career title by defeating Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, showcasing grit and precision throughout the tournament. On the men’s side, Alex de Minaur staged a dramatic comeback to edge Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a final that saw him save three championship points. The tournament also featured Emma Raducanu’s resurgence and Daniil Medvedev’s fiery exit.
Naomi Osaka Parts Ways with Patrick Mouratoglou
Naomi Osaka announced that she and coach Patrick Mouratoglou have ended their partnership after ten months. Osaka expressed gratitude for the experience and wished Mouratoglou well. Their collaboration saw moments of promise, including a title win in Saint Malo, but recurring injuries and inconsistent results led to a decision to move on.
Rumors Swirl Around Osaka’s Next Coach
Wertheim mentioned speculation about Osaka’s next coaching move. He noted that Tomasz Wiktorowski, former coach of Iga Swiatek and Agnieszka Radwanska, is reportedly working with Osaka on a trial basis. Wiktorowski’s résumé includes guiding Swiatek to multiple Grand Slam titles, making him a strong candidate going forward.
Venus Williams Returns to Competition
Venus Williams drew attention with her return to competitive tennis at the DC Open at age 45. She partnered with Hailey Baptiste in doubles and played singles against Peyton Stearns. Her comeback highlighted her enduring passion for the sport and her new coaching partnership with Nick Saviano.
Off-Court Drama and Controversies
The tennis world buzzed with off-court stories. Andre Agassi faced criticism for inviting Justin Gimelstob, a controversial figure, to the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Meanwhile, Danielle Collins shared a troubling past encounter with a cameraman, shedding light on challenges faced by women in professional sports.
Osaka in Montreal, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.49, the Japanese has achieved an overall 22-11 match record in 2025. The Japanese is now playing in Montreal where she ousted the world no.515 Ariana Arseneault 6-4 6-2.
Naomi Osaka will compete against the world no.16 Ludmilla Samsonova in the 2nd round. Their actual record is 2-2.
The Japanese clinched 1 title in 2025 in the Malo. The Japanese reached the final in Auckland (ASB Classic).
The Japanese won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Leylah Annie Fernandez in 2025
LWLWWWLWWW Now the world no.24, Fernandez played her last match on the 27th of July when she beat world no.31 Anna Kalinskaya 6-1 6-2 in the final in Washington to win her 4th career title.
During this season the Canadian has managed to achieve a 21-17 win-loss record. The Canadian clinched 1 title in Washington.
Naomi Osaka and Leylah Annie Fernandez squared off only 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Fernandez.
