德米诺尔描述华盛顿的极端条件："我可以每场比赛使用五双运动鞋"

Álex de Miñaur is facing a very special title defense at the ATP 500 Washington 2026. The Australian, current champion of the tournament, has just married Katie Boulter, and after a very brief honeymoon, had to quickly switch focus. This Tuesday, he will debut against Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a match scheduled for Tuesday night into Wednesday in Spain.

"It was an incredible time. It was everything we could have imagined," he stated about his wedding. "It was like our own movie. We were able to celebrate with family and friends and enjoy a short two-day honeymoon. Then, we flew to Washington to get back in shape and be tennis players again."

De Miñaur warns of extreme conditions

The Australian knows perfectly well what awaits him in Washington. "This is one of the few weeks of the year where the heat and humidity conditions are so tough that I sweat a lot through my feet and need several pairs of sneakers per match. Last year, I even used five in a single match. You have to try to adapt, and I will be ready."

The demand will be maximum from the start. De Miñaur begins the defense of the crown against Tsitsipas, who arrives strengthened by his recent title in Gstaad, setting up one of the most attractive matchups of the first round.

"As the season goes, we go back to work, right? We become tennis players again," explained De Miñaur. "I don't think much has changed for me being married. I believe everything remains the same. I am certainly very excited to start." From a whirlwind wedding and honeymoon to defending the title under the stifling weather of Washington. De Miñaur returns to the circuit reality in style.

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