2026 ATP Washington Predictions and Betting Tips

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We have expert betting tips for ATP Washington, which kicks off on Tuesday morning, and it features some of the best players in the world.

ATP Washington is a key lead-up event to the US Open, and it’s American Taylor Fritz headlining betting markets at $6. It’s an open field, which means a stack of value for tennis punters.

We have our ATP Washington best bets, including our top pick and best roughie.

Best Bet

Arthur Fils @ $6.50

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Arthur Fils has a bright future, and although he has yet to become a household name, a good Citi Open event in Washington could see him on his way.

The young Frenchman was beaten by Matteo Berrettini in the second round at Wimbledon, but he has always been a better hardcourt player, and his best form should return in preparation for the US Open next month.

The 22-year-old reached #14 in the world, and it takes a good player to get to that level. He is capable of getting higher, and there has been solid betting support for him to win this week at $6.50, so we’re backing him to prevail in Washington.

He’s the eighth seed, so he should get a good run into the finals.

Best Value Bet

Ben Shelton @ $6.50

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Punters get value odds for Ben Shelton, who is the #2 seed this week, but he’s on the same line as Fils.

The 23-year-old American is one of the rising stars in the game, which has seen him win many titles. He tends to play his best at this time of the year, and his serve is big enough to beat most of the best players in the world.

His form has been patchy, which is why he’s paying $6.50. He was ousted in the first round at Wimbledon despite being the fourth seed, and he lost the final set in a tiebreaker. It was a tough loss to stomach for him, but he could bounce back.

The 2025 Canadian Open winner could find his best form at the Citi Open, so we’re including him in tennis picks.

Best Roughie

Learner Tien @ $18.00

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It wasn’t long ago when Learner Tien was the one to watch. He made the quarterfinal at the 2026 Australian Open, and although he hasn’t matched those results since, he’s good enough to win ATP Washington.

The 20-year-old lost in the second round at Wimbledon, but like many American players, he didn’t handle the surface. He also looked like he was struggling in the heat, so we’re prepared to cut him some slack.

He has a win over Shelton on a hardcourt this year, so he could be the last American standing, and he’s worth including in picks at $18. That’s an excellent price for a player with more improvement than most.

Next Best

Alex de Minaur @ $7.00

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Betting on Alex de Minaur isn’t easy, but the Australian is worth another chance at the current odds.

We believe he will go down in history as a quality player, but one not good enough to beat the top-ranked players, which is a fair evaluation. He has made numerous quarters and semifinals at the grand slam level, but he has failed to finish it off.

His recent form is only moderate, but without the likes of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic in the field, he could make another deep run.

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.