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Atmane stuns Tiafoe in Washington opener
28 Jul
Summary
- Terence Atmane secured his first win against Frances Tiafoe.
- Atmane fought back after losing the first set.
- The match concluded in two hours and four minutes.
Terence Atmane has finally defeated Frances Tiafoe, achieving his first win against the American in a dramatic opening-round match at the Mubadala DC Open. The victory came as a significant upset, as Tiafoe had previously beaten Atmane three times in 2026. Atmane, ranked World No. 56, demonstrated resilience by coming back from a set down.
The match saw Atmane raise his intensity in the second set and deliver a decisive performance in the third. He broke Tiafoe's serve at a crucial moment in the final set to clinch the match in two hours and four minutes. This triumph improves Atmane's record against Top 20 opponents this year to 2-6.
Tiafoe, a past semi-finalist at this event, was playing his first match since Wimbledon. In other early action, Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic advanced with a swift victory. Atmane is now set to face Alejandro Tabilo in the next round.
