Citi Open
The Citi Open is an annual tennis tournament held in Washington D.C., USA. The event is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour, attracting top players from around the world.The History of Citi Open
The first edition of the Citi Open was held in 1969 as the Washington Star International. It has since undergone several name changes over the years, becoming the Citi Open in 2012 after a sponsorship deal with Citigroup.
- The tournament has been played on hard courts at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center since 2005.
- Prior to that, it was held on clay courts from 1969 to 1975 and then moved to hard courts until 1998.
Citi Open Prize Money
The Citi Open has a prize money pool of over $6 million, making it one of the most lucrative tournaments on the ATP Tour. The breakdown of the prize money is as follows:| Year | Prize Money (ATP) | Prize Money (WTA) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,000,000 | $2,750,000 |
| 2019 | $5,600,000 | $2,500,000 |
Citi Open Champions
Some of the most notable champions in Citi Open history include:- Novak Djokovic, who won the tournament in 2018 and has reached the final on multiple occasions.
- Stan Wawrinka, a two-time champion (2013, 2015) and former world No. 1.
- Serena Williams, an eight-time winner of the women's singles