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