Nick Kyrgios reflects on journey after Citi Open win: 'Incredible transformation'
28An emotional Nick Kyrgios spoke of his struggles to discover his best form after ending a three-year title-drought with victory in the Citi Open final in Washington.
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The Australian took just 81 minutes to defeat Japanese giant-killer Yoshihito Nishioka 6-4 6-3 to claim his first ATP Tour event since winning the same competition in 2019. “To see where I was at last year to now, it’s just an incredible transformation,” Kyrgios said. “I’ve been in some really dark places. Just to be able to turn it around ... I’ve shown some serious strength."
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