How the D.C. Open found a tennis sweetspot, from Naomi Osaka’s cookout to popcorn matches

The D.C. Open, the only simultaneous mixed 500-level event on both the ATP and WTA Tour, has found its stride and is enjoying a particularly successful year. The tournament has generated buzz through notable moments including a cookout hosted by Naomi Osaka and exciting 'popcorn matches' that have captivated fans. The event has established itself as a unique fixture on the tennis calendar by combining both men's and women's top-tier competition at the same venue and time.