The Cincinnati Open 2026 brings elite hard-court tennis back to the Lindner Family Tennis Centre in Ohio, running from August 13 to August 23, 2026. As the seventh ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season, the event offers a total prize pool of $9,415,725 and serves as a vital proving ground ahead of the U.S. Open.
Tournament Dates and Schedule at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre
Established in 1899, the historic tournament in Ohio, operates under tournament director Bob Moran. Competition kicks off with the qualifying rounds on Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, starting at 10:30 a.m. EDT and 11 a.m. respectively. The main draw matches get underway on Thursday, August 13. Daytime and evening sessions run through Wednesday, August 19, with matches generally scheduled for 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. local times.
Matches on Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21, begin at 3 p.m. Semifinal action on Saturday, August 22, is set for 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The tournament concludes on Sunday, August 23, with the doubles final scheduled for 2 p.m., followed by the singles final starting no earlier than 4:30 p.m. local time.
Player Field and Draw Details
The player entry list features several of the world’s top competitors. Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Felix Auger-Aliassime anchor the star-studded entry list alongside Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Flavio Cobolli, and Ben Shelton. The official singles and doubles main draw ceremonies take place on Tuesday, August 11, at 3 p.m. local time, setting up the opening-round matchups.
Defending the singles crown from the previous edition is Carlos Alcaraz, who claimed the 2025 title after Jannik Sinner retired just 23 minutes into the final match. In the doubles draw of 2025, Nikola Mektic and Rajeev Ram captured the championship by defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-3, 10-5.
Prize Money and ATP Ranking Points Breakdown
Players competing in the singles draw are playing for a share of the substantial financial commitment alongside 1,000 crucial ranking points for the champion. The singles winner collects $1,151,380 and 1,000 points, while the runner-up takes home $612,340 and 650 points. Semifinalists earn $340,190 and 400 points, and quarterfinalists receive $193,645 and 200 points. First-round participants secure $24,335 and 10 ranking points.
In the team competition, the doubles champions earn $468,200 per team alongside 1,000 ranking points. Doubles finalists collect $247,870 and 600 points, while teams reaching the semifinals take home $133,110 and 360 points. Opening-round participants in the doubles draw receive $19,510 with zero ranking points.
Historical Records at the Cincinnati Masters
The tournament boasts a rich history of legendary champions and enduring records. Roger Federer holds the record for the most singles titles in tournament history with seven, alongside holding the record for the most match victories at 47. In doubles, the team records for most titles are shared by Daniel Nestor, Bob Bryan, and Mike Bryan, who each captured five crowns.
Age extremes in the tournament’s honor roll feature Boris Becker, who became the youngest singles champion at 17 years old in 1985, and Novak Djokovic, who set the mark as the oldest champion when he won at 36 years old in 2023. The lowest-ranked champion in recent memory remains Borna Coric, who triumphed as the World No. 152 in 2022. The last American male to claim the singles title locally was Andy Roddick in 2006.
How to Follow and Watch the Cincinnati Open
Fans around the globe can follow the matches live via TennisTV. Official live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content are available across social media platforms using the official tournament hashtag #CincyTennis, as well as through official accounts on X (@CincyTennis), YouTube (CincyProTennis), Facebook (Cincy Tennis), TikTok (CincyTennis), and Instagram (CincyTennis).
The tournament gets underway with the opening qualifying matches on August 11 ahead of the main draw action starting August 13. Share your predictions for the 2026 singles draw in the comments below.
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