August 1 – In a battle of Americans, Michael Mmoh won in straight sets over qualifier Bradley Klahn, 6-3, 6-3, on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
Mmoh doubled up Klahn in aces, 8-4, and did a better job of staying away from double faults, (two to five). Mmoh maxed out at 130 mph on his serves, to 97 for Klahn.
American Mackenzie McDonald topped Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-3 in 78 minutes for his first win in three attempts against the Argentine, all since 2022.
Alexander Shevchenko of Russia eliminated American Maxime Cressy 6-3, 7-6 (8) in the round of 64.
Other opening-round winners were Chinese qualifier Juncheng Shang,…