Mubadala DC Open 2026 ATP Entry List: Jack Draper Out of Washington

UPDATE 7/27/2026: Jack Draper has withdrawn from the Mubadala DC Open.

UPDATE 7/22/2026: Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime OUT of Mubadala DC Citi Open.

UPDATE 7/12/2026: Jack Draper has has accepted a wild card to play in the Mubadala DC Open.

UPDATE 7/8/2026: Ben Shelton has accepted a wild card to play in the Mubadala DC Open.

The North American hard-court swing officially begins at the Mubadala DC Open, and the Mubadala DC Open 2026 ATP Entry List promises another exciting week of world-class tennis in the nation’s capital.

Scheduled for July 25 through August 2 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., the ATP 500 tournament annually attracts many of the world’s biggest stars as they begin their preparations for the Canadian Open, Cincinnati Open, and ultimately the US Open.

Leading this year’s initial player field is World No. 9 Taylor Fritz, who is joined by defending champion Alex de Minaur, former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, American favorite Frances Tiafoe, and former World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Read on for the Mubadala DC Open 2026 ATP Entry List, beginning July 27.

2026 Mubadala DC Open Entry List

• Taylor Fritz (United States)
• Alex de Minaur (Australia)
• Frances Tiafoe (United States)
• Daniil Medvedev
• Tommy Paul (United States)
• Learner Tien (United States)
• Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece)
• Lorenzo Musetti (Italy)
• Félix Auger-Aliassime (Canada)
• Kei Nishikori (Japan)
• Jakub Menšík (Czechia)
• Brandon Nakashima (United States)
• Alex Michelsen (United States)
• Tallon Griekspoor (Netherlands)
• Ugo Humbert (France)
• Matteo Arnaldi (Italy)
• Alejandro Tabilo (Chile)
• Tomás Martín Etcheverry (Argentina)
• Arthur Rinderknech (France)
• Adrian Mannarino (France)
• Zizou Bergs (Belgium)
• Kamil Majchrzak (Poland)
• Rafael Jodar (Spain)

Taylor Fritz Leads American Charge

Taylor Fritz headlines a talented group of Americans hoping to lift the Washington trophy. The World No. 9 has established himself as one of the ATP Tour’s premier hard-court players, and the fast courts in Washington have historically rewarded his aggressive first-strike tennis.

Joining Fritz are hometown favorite Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Brandon Nakashima, Alex Michelsen, and rising teenager Learner Tien. With six American men in the initial player field, home fans should have plenty of players to cheer throughout the week.

Alex de Minaur Returns as Defending Champion

Alex de Minaur returns to Washington looking to defend the title he captured last summer. The Australian has developed into one of the ATP Tour’s most complete hard-court competitors thanks to his exceptional speed, relentless defense, and improved serve.

His success in Washington helped propel him back into the ATP Top 10, and he’ll once again be among the favorites as he begins another North American hard-court campaign.

Medvedev Headlines Veteran Contenders

Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev remains one of the most dangerous players on outdoor hard courts. The 2021 US Open champion has enjoyed tremendous success during the North American swing throughout his career and enters Washington hoping to regain momentum ahead of the season’s final Grand Slam.

Stefanos Tsitsipas also returns looking to rediscover his best tennis. While much of his success has come on clay, the former World No. 3 possesses the all-court game capable of making a deep run on hard courts.

Former finalist Félix Auger-Aliassime and Italian standout Lorenzo Musetti further strengthen an experienced field loaded with ATP Tour veterans.

Nishikori Headlines Veteran Presence

Few players have enjoyed as much success in Washington as Kei Nishikori.

The Japanese star returns to one of the most successful stops of his career during what has been announced as his farewell season. Nishikori’s flat groundstrokes and elite return game have long made him a dangerous opponent on North American hard courts, and fans will undoubtedly savor another opportunity to watch one of the tournament’s most accomplished champions compete in the nation’s capital.

Next Generation Ready to Break Through

Washington has often served as a launching pad for future stars, and this year’s field features another exciting collection of young talent.

Jakub Menšík continues his rapid rise after establishing himself among the ATP Tour’s brightest prospects, while Learner Tien remains one of America’s most exciting young players.

Alex Michelsen continues to climb the rankings, Brandon Nakashima has become an established Top-50 performer, and Spain’s Rafael Jodar receives another valuable opportunity to compete against elite competition.

Belgium’s Zizou Bergs also enters Washington riding confidence after capturing the first ATP Tour title of his career at Eastbourne just before Wimbledon.

Final Thoughts

From Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur to Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, and Kei Nishikori, the 2026 Mubadala DC Open features one of the strongest ATP 500 player fields of the summer.

Add in a talented wave of emerging stars led by Jakub Menšík, Learner Tien, Alex Michelsen, and Zizou Bergs, and Washington is once again shaping up to be one of the marquee stops on the road to the US Open.

As always, the initial player field is subject to change before the official draw is released, but tennis fans can already look forward to a week packed with elite talent as the hard-court season shifts into high gear.