Washington Post sports writer Ava Wallace joins Anastasia from Ground Pass to unpack the 2025 Citi Open. From Venus Williams’ joyful return to the pro tennis tour, to Leylah Fernandez’s run to the final, to a finals lineup nobody predicted — this is a full, unfiltered recap of one of the most vibrant tournaments on the U.S. summer swing.

Topics include:

– Venus’ comeback and her impact on the sport

– The challenge of playing at home for Hailey Baptiste & Frances Tiafoe

– Why the Citi Open crowds are the best in tennis

– A closer look at Kalinskaya, De Minaur, and Corentin Moutet

– The burnout problem with the tour schedule

– What makes DC such a special stop on the tennis calendar

Plus: a quick look ahead to the Canadian Masters and the road to the US Open.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:00 The Citi Open - The Heat , Humidity and Fans

04:51 Venus Williams: The Joy of Playing Tennis Again

19:08 The Tennis and The Players at the Citi Open

30:23 Whats Next on Tour

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