Cincinnati Open 2026 | Draw, Betting Tips & How to Watch

The Cincinnati Open (Western & Southern Open) is an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 combined event held annually in August at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. It is the final major warm-up tournament before the US Open and one of the most prestigious hard court events on the calendar. Carlos Alcaraz is the defending men’s champion, while Iga Swiatek won the 2025 women’s title.

Established in 1899, Cincinnati is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played near its original city. It is the third-largest tennis event in the US after the US Open and Indian Wells, and its expanded 12-day format since 2025 underlines its growing importance. The hard court surface and hot August conditions produce tennis that closely mirrors the US Open, making results here a strong indicator of form heading into the final Grand Slam of the year.

Cincinnati Open 2026 Overview

Detail	Info
Tournament	Cincinnati Open (Western & Southern Open)
Dates	August 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Venue	Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Surface	Hard court (outdoor)
Category	ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000
Draw size	96 singles (men and women)
Men’s defending champion	Carlos Alcaraz
Women’s defending champion	Iga Swiatek
UK TV	Sky Sports Tennis

Key Contenders

Carlos Alcaraz (Defending Men’s Champion)

Alcaraz won the 2025 Cincinnati title and has established himself as the dominant hard court player of his generation alongside Jannik Sinner. His aggressive baseline game and explosive movement are perfectly suited to the fast outdoor hard courts, and he will be among the favourites to retain the title ahead of the US Open.

Jannik Sinner

Sinner won the 2024 Cincinnati title and has been consistently outstanding on hard courts. The Italian’s powerful serve and clean ball-striking have made him the benchmark on the surface, and Cincinnati is a key part of his US Open preparation.

Aryna Sabalenka

The women’s world number one will be a leading contender for the WTA title. Sabalenka’s dominant hard court form in 2026, including the Sunshine Double and multiple Masters 1000 titles, makes her the player to beat on any hard court.

Other contenders

Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are all proven Cincinnati performers in the men’s draw. Iga Swiatek defends the women’s title, with Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina also expected to feature. The tournament’s timing just before the US Open ensures the strongest possible fields on both tours.

Cincinnati Open Past Winners

Men’s Singles

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Score
2025	Carlos Alcaraz	TBC	TBC
2024	Jannik Sinner	TBC	TBC
2019	Daniil Medvedev	David Goffin	7-6(3), 6-4
2018	Novak Djokovic	Roger Federer	6-4, 6-4
2017	Grigor Dimitrov	Nick Kyrgios	6-3, 7-5
2016	Marin Cilic	Andy Murray	6-4, 7-5

Most men’s titles (all time): Roger Federer (7).

Women’s Singles

Recent women’s champions include Iga Swiatek (2025), along with previous winners such as Coco Gauff (2023 US Open champion) and other WTA stars. The women’s event consistently attracts the world’s top players as the final significant WTA 1000 event before the US Open.

Most women’s titles (all time): Multiple players have won the Cincinnati women’s title twice.

How to Watch the Cincinnati Open 2026

The Cincinnati Open is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming available via NOW TV. Bet365 also provides live streaming of ATP and WTA Masters 1000 events to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

For a full guide to watching tennis online in the UK, see our How to Watch Tennis page. Cincinnati is the final major warm-up before the US Open, and form here often translates directly to Flushing Meadows.

Match Previews & Tips

Follow LiveTennis.com for match-by-match previews, betting tips and results throughout the Cincinnati Open 2026. Check our tennis betting tips for the latest picks, and see our betting offers for sign-up deals for the hard court season.

FAQs

When is the Cincinnati Open 2026?

The Cincinnati Open is held annually in August, typically two weeks before the US Open. Exact 2026 dates will be confirmed by the ATP and WTA Tours.

Who is the defending Cincinnati champion?

Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 men’s title. Iga Swiatek won the 2025 women’s title.

How can I watch the Cincinnati Open in the UK?

Sky Sports Tennis and NOW TV broadcast the Cincinnati Open live. Bet365 also offers live streaming to eligible account holders.

Who has won the most Cincinnati titles?

Roger Federer holds the all-time men’s record with seven singles titles. Cincinnati is the oldest tennis tournament in the US still played near its original city, established in 1899.