The 2025 Citi Open served up an unexpected spark as Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina teamed up to turn heads in Washington, D.C. The post Emma Raducanu and Rybakina Make Tough Doubles Call as Citi Open Heat Hits Hard appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina conceded their doubles semi-final during the first set at the Washington Open after the British star made concerning comments. The pair were 4-1 down in the first set to Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai before handing their opponents a walkover.

Ben Shelton is currently competing at the Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., but his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, is garnering significant attention. Shelton jokingly mentioned Rodman's popularity, stating she requires extra security due to her fame in the city.

Ben Shelton beat fellow American star Frances Tiafoe in the DC Open semifinals Friday night, denying the hometown favorite.

An intriguing moment occurred at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. Women's Tennis star Maria Sakkari saved a bug after she saw it at the middle of the court, seemingly distracting her. After the commentator praised her for gently placing it away from the playing area, a ball-boy stomped the same bug as a video of the same surfaced on social media.

Emma Raducanu shed light on the heated conditions of Washington and how difficult it is for players to stay a minute without sweating.

WASHINGTON — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the season with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over American qualifier and former doubles partner Taylor Townsend on Friday at the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament.