ATP Washington 2026: Fritz delivers and faces Nakashima, the executioner of De Miñaur

The ATP 500 Washington 2026 already knows the protagonists of one of its semifinals. Taylor Fritz and Brandon Nakashima will face off for a spot in the final after overcoming two demanding quarterfinal matches, especially commendable in the case of the latter, who eliminated the defending champion and top seed, Álex de Miñaur.

Fritz staged a true battle against Alex Michelsen, winning 6-1, 3-6, and 7-6(6). The Californian once again demonstrated character in decisive moments and confirmed that he is going through his best phase since recurrent knee issues started to affect his season.

Nakashima ends the reign of the defending champion

Little by little, Fritz is regaining the confidence and fluidity that allowed him to establish himself among the best in the world for so long. After months of physical uncertainty, his tennis is once again exuding confidence, and Washington could become the tournament that definitively confirms his recovery.

His opponent will be Brandon Nakashima, the author of the day's big surprise. The American completed a very solid match to defeat Álex de Miñaur 7-6(5) and 6-4, the tournament's defending champion and main title favorite.

Nakashima once again displayed the consistency that characterizes him from the back of the court, minimizing errors and seizing his opportunities to topple one of the most reliable players on the hard court circuit.

The presence of both guarantees an American finalist in Washington. Fritz enters with a bit more experience in these types of matches, but Nakashima arrives full of momentum after signing one of the best victories of his season and with sky-high confidence after eliminating the defending champion.

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