The Mubadala Citi Open, a premier tennis tournament, will be held in Washington, DC, from July 27 to August 4.The Mubadala Citi Open, a premier tennis tournament, will be held in Washington, DC, from July 27 to August 4. Key Details: * Qualifying Weekend: July 27-28 * Main Tournament: July 29 – August 4 * Location: Rock Creek Park Tennis Center Tournament Highlights: * World-class tennis action featuring top-ranked players from the ATP and WTA tours * Grand Slam champions and local favorites competing for the title * Exciting fan experiences, including player meet-ups, giveaways, and live music Famous Players Expected: * ATP: Grigor Dimitrov, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Sebastian Korda * WTA: Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, Emma Raducanu, Madison Keys Planning Your Visit: * Gates open daily at 9:30 AM (qualifying weekend) or 10:30 AM (main tournament) * Limited on-site parking available; consult the official website for details * Public transportation options to be announced Tickets: * Prices start at $22 * Available online or at the box office * Advance purchase recommended due to high demand Culinary Delights: * Michelin-starred chefs offering gourmet dishes, including José Andrés and Patrick O’Connell * DC food and beverage favorites such as Duke’s Grocery and Taco Bamba * Tastings and exclusive experiences like the DeLeón Tequila Lounge and the Ketel One Terrace Family-Friendly Activities: * Mubadala Citi DC Open Kids’ Day on July 27 with tennis training, entertainment, and more
As athletes and sports fans around the world flock to the Olympic Games in Paris, world-class tennis talent is also coming to Washington DC
The Mubadala Citi Open, the world’s only combined Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500-level tennis tournament, returns to the District, promising an exciting week of tennis, local food and drink, fan experiences and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
When is the Mubadala Citi DC Open?
- Qualifying Weekend: July 27 – July 28
- Main Tournament: July 29 – August 4
- Location: Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, 5220 16th St. NW, Washington, DC
Why it’s such a big problem?
Founded by tennis legend and Virginia native Arthur Ashe, plus Donald Dell and John A. Harris, the Mubadala Citi DC Open is by its own standards one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis. It is the only combined ATP and WTA 500-level event, attracting top talent from both tours to compete in the nation’s capital.
This year’s tournament features nine of the world’s top 20 players, including Grand Slam champions and local favorites.
Famous players
ATP
Grigor Dimitrov (world number 10), Frances Tiafoe (born in Maryland, world number 29), Ben Shelton (world number 14), Sebastian Korda (world number 21)
WTA
Aryna Sabalenka (world No. 3), Ons Jabeur (world No. 10), Emma Raducanu (2021 US Open champion), Madison Keys (world No. 13)
Planning your visit
- Gates open: 09:30 during the qualifying weekend; 10:30 Monday through Thursday; 11:30 Friday – Championship Sunday
- Parking: Limited on-site parking available, more information on the event website
- Public transport: shuttle details to be announced
Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online or at the box office on-site; please note that sales are final, even in the event of weather cancellations. Advance purchase is recommended due to frequent sales. Official Mubadala Citi DC Open apparel is available at the stadium store and online.
This year’s Mubadala Citi DC Open will feature five Michelin-starred chefs, including José Andres, Matt Baker, Jeremiah Langhorne, Michael Rafidi and Patrick O’Connell, who will be serving up his famous truffle popcorn.
Other DC favorites participating in the tournament include Duke’s Grocery, Roaming Rooster, King Street Oyster Bar, Taco Bamba and many more.
The tournament also features daily tastings and elevated experiences such as the DeLeón Tequila Lounge, the Heineken Beer Garden, a Kim Crawford Wine Down Oasis and the Ketel One Terrace.
There will also be giveaways, live music, and player meet-ups throughout the tournament that participants can attend.
For the younger tennis fans, there is the Mubadala Citi DC Open Kids’ Day on Saturday, July 27, with tennis training, face painting, temporary tattoos and much more.
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