Nick Kyrgios wins doubles at Citi Open
He wins Citi Open men’s singles and doubles titles at the same tournament
He is the first Australian to win the singles title multiple times
“I’ve been in some really dark places,” Kyrgios said afterwards, according to Eurosport.
He won 88% of his first-serve points and served 12 aces, taking his tournament total to 96 against Nishioka
The victory moved Kyrgios up to world No. 37 – his highest ranking since February 2020
His 6-4 6-2 victory against Yoshihito Nishioka in the singles final ended a three-year ATP Tour title drought
His 7-5 6-4 win in the doubles alongside American Jack Sock marked his third doubles title of the year.
Kyrgios/Sock improved to 19-4 as a team (4-1 in 2022) and claimed their second title after their 2018 triumph in Lyon.