Emotional scenes unfolded in the aftermath as Davidovich Fokina broke down in tears, with De Minaur going over to console him. The Aussie put a hand on each shoulder of his defeated opponent and offered some words of encouragement, which were backed up by a sportsmanlike post-match interview.

Aussie Alex de Minaur has melted hearts with an incredible act of sportsmanship after pulling off a comeback for the ages to claim the Washington Open title.

Alex De Minaur won the Washington Open title in a thrilling final against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Overcoming a set deficit and saving match points, De Minaur triumphed in three sets. This victory marked his 10th career title and secured his spot in the top 10 of the world rankings.

Alex de Minaur has blown the tennis world away with a beautiful gesture for his devastated opponent after the Washington final. De Minaur saved three championship points to win the 10th ATP title of his career on Sunday, prevailing 5-7 6-1 7-6 (3) against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

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Alex de Minaur, Oscar Piastri and the country's men's and women's 4x100m swimming relay teams have produced a stunning night for Australia on the global sporting stage, recording four incredible triumphs.