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Nishikori and Stephens Win Citi Open

This year's Citi Open featured the strongest draw in the history of the event. Despite the top-seeded Andy Murray, currently ranked #2 in the world being upset early in the week, the best tennis was played over the weekend.

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

The women's final champion was local favorite Sloane Stephens prevailing over Ekaterina Pavlyuchenkova.

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

The re-match of last year's US Open final between Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori and intense competition amongst Americans John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock provided three straight days of stellar tennis.

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

All leading up to Sunday afternoon's final showcasing the big-serving Isner and the athletic Nishikori.

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine

Nishikori overcame losing the first set, intense humidity, and Isner's 140 m.p.h. serve to win the 2015 title.

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Oliver Devine
Oliver Devine