Taylor Fritz secures a quick first-round win at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, recording his 250th hard-court victory. Fritz defeats Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasts 79 minutes. The win comes as Fritz continues his search for a first ATP title since last year’s success at Eastbourne. In addition, the Washington Open sees a change in the women’s draw: British player Dan Evans? (note: not present in sources). Instead, reports note that Britain’s Jack Draper withdraws, citing a difficult stretch of results and setbacks. Draper posts on Instagram that recent months have felt like “nothing but adversity and setbacks.” Together, the outlets frame the opening day as marked by Fritz’s milestone performance and Draper’s withdrawal from the tournament.