Tennis is heating up at the Mubadala Citi DC Open through its finale on Sunday. Why it matters: Live out local Wimbledon vibes at the District's premium professional tennis tournament. Catch up quick: The tournament started last weekend at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center,

Hundreds of tennis lovers entered the Fitzgerald Tennis Center Thursday afternoon to see of their favorite players at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Thursday's women's second-round match between Magdalena Frech and Venus Williams

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, held through July 27 in D.C., features top players like Venus Williams and spotlights top name local players.

Venus Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open! Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu demonstrated proper racket grips and said young players should focus on building a love for the game!

Mubadala Citi DC Open Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu showed FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez the proper way to grip a tennis racket.

Williams left the tennis world in awe after her performance. Naomi Osaka, who also won Tuesday in the round of 32 at the Citi Open, simply said of Williams in a post after the match, "my queen" with a crown emoji and multiple heart emojis.

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, held through July 27 in D.C., features top players like Venus Williams and spotlights top name local players.

Emma Raducanu beat Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, in the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Thursday (July 24). With the win, she sealed her quarterfinals spot in Washington. The 2021 Flushing Meadows winner outplayed Osaka,