Kyrgios Lifts Doubles Title With Sock To Complete Washington Sweep

Nick Kyrgios has owned the spotlight at the 2022 Citi Open, and the Washington singles champion finished the week in style by claiming the doubles title with partner Jack Sock on Sunday evening.

The Aussie brought the event to a fitting conclusion as he served out a 7-5, 6-4 victory against Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, firing the pair’s ninth ace of the contest on match point. With the victory, Kyrgios became the first player to sweep the singles and doubles titles in the 53-year history of the Citi Open.

“I’m really happy to take home both titles,” Kyrgios, who improved to 4-0 in tour-level doubles finals, said during the trophy ceremony. “Hopefully I can keep this momentum going.”

Kyrgios and Sock revelled in the evening atmosphere as they produced a series of show-stopping points to claim the title against this year’s Lyon champions and Roland Garros finalists. The fan-favourite duo claimed a late break in the opening set when a Kyrgios passing shot caught the edge of the baseline, then struck early in the second set on a Sock return winner — both breaks coming on a deciding point.

“We knew it was always going to be a tough match against you guys,” Sock said, addressing fourth seeds Dodig and Krajicek. “We had to definitely play our best today to have a chance.

“I’ve got to thank Nick for sticking it out. Most guys wouldn’t do that. It’s fairly hot and humid here in D.C. so I wasn’t expecting him to be too fresh for the doubles. He came out with full energy every time, which says a lot about what [he’s] doing on and off the court, prepping.”

Kyrgios spread the love on his end as well: “Sizzle, [you’re] probably my favourite guy to play with,” he told his partner, with apologies to Thanasi Kokkinakis, with whom he won the Australian Open title in January and the Atlanta title last week. “It’s been a hell of a week, singles and doubles. I probably would have pulled out of doubles earlier on if it wasn’t for Jack.”

Kyrgios/Sock improved to 19-4 as a team (4-1 in 2022) and claimed their second title after their 2018 triumph in Lyon. Their Washington title is Kyrgios’ fourth tour-level doubles crown and Sock’s 17th.