The Citi Open, held annually in Washington, D.C., began in 1969 as the Washington Star International. Originally played on clay courts, it transitioned to hard courts in 1986 and has since become a key fixture in the summer hardcourt season leading up to the US Open. Over the decades, the tournament has undergone several name changes, including the Sovran Bank Classic and the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, before adopting the Citi Open title in 2012.
Growth into a Premier Event
In 2012, the Citi Open became a joint ATP and WTA event, marking a significant expansion in its reach and prestige. The merger of the men’s and women’s tournaments brought top-tier talent from both tours to the nation’s capital. In 2023, the event was further elevated when it merged with the Silicon Valley Classic, becoming the first-ever joint ATP 500 and WTA 500 tournament.
Champions Who Shaped the Tournament
Over the years, the Citi Open has crowned champions who would go on to become global icons. Andre Agassi holds the record for the most men’s singles titles, while players like Juan Martín del Potro, Alexander Zverev, and Nick Kyrgios have also left their mark. The tournament has consistently showcased rising stars and seasoned veterans alike.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sebastian Korda | Flavio Cobolli | 4–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2023 | Dan Evans | Tallon Griekspoor | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2022 | Nick Kyrgios | Yoshihito Nishioka | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2021 | Jannik Sinner | Mackenzie McDonald | 7–5, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 2020 | Canceled | — | — |
| 2019 | Nick Kyrgios | Daniil Medvedev | 7–6(8), 7–6(4) |
| 2018 | Alexander Zverev | Alex de Minaur | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2017 | Alexander Zverev | Kevin Anderson | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Gaël Monfils | Ivo Karlović | 5–7, 7–6(6), 6–4 |
| 2015 | Kei Nishikori | John Isner | 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2014 | Milos Raonic | Vasek Pospisil | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2013 | Juan Martín del Potro | John Isner | 3–6, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 2012 | Alexandr Dolgopolov | Tommy Haas | 6–7(9), 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2011 | Radek Štěpánek | Gaël Monfils | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2010 | David Nalbandian | Marcos Baghdatis | 6–2, 7–6(4) |
| 2009 | Juan Martín del Potro | Andy Roddick | 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(6) |
| 2008 | Juan Martín del Potro | Viktor Troicki | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2007 | Andy Roddick | John Isner | 6–4, 7–6(4) |
| 2006 | Arnaud Clément | Andy Murray | 7–6(3), 6–2 |
| 2005 | Andy Roddick | James Blake | 7–5, 6–3 |
