Cincinnati Open 2025: Men’s and Women’s Singles Draws
LINIK: Men’s Draw | Women’s Draw
Your Complete Guide to the Western & Southern Open
The Cincinnati Open 2025, also known as the Western & Southern Open, returns to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, with one of the most star-studded fields in tennis. Featuring ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000draws, this is the final major hard-court event before the US Open, and it promises top-tier battles across both tours.
With expanded 96-player singles draws on both the men’s and women’s sides, the tournament runs from August 5 to 18, including two days of qualifying followed by nearly two weeks of main draw action. Tennis fans can expect electric performances, surprise upsets, and high-stakes matches as players chase ranking points and momentum heading into New York.
ATP Cincinnati 2025 Main Draw Preview
Defending Champion & World No. 1: Jannik Sinner
Fresh off his Wimbledon title, Jannik Sinner returns to Cincinnati as the top seed and defending champion. The Italian star has surged to the top of the ATP rankings in 2025, and this hard-court event is one of his favorite stages. Last year, he lifted the trophy after a flawless run and will look to repeat that success against a fierce field of challengers.
Headliners to Watch:
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Carlos Alcaraz – 2022 US Open champion and always dangerous on North American hard courts.
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Novak Djokovic – Three-time Cincinnati Open winner; still lethal and mentally sharp.
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Daniil Medvedev – Former World No. 1 and 2019 Cincinnati champion.
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Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune, and Ben Shelton – Consistent threats with power and grit.
American Contenders:
The home crowd will be cheering loudly for a strong cohort of American men, including:
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Taylor Fritz
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Tommy Paul
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Frances Tiafoe
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Ben Shelton (who reached the semis here last year)
Each of them will be looking to use home-court advantage to build confidence heading into the final Grand Slam of the season.
Canadian Talent:
Don’t overlook Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, both of whom are looking to recapture their top-level form and make deep runs in Cincinnati.
WTA Cincinnati 2025 Main Draw Preview
Defending Champion: Aryna Sabalenka
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka returns as the reigning champion and the woman to beat. Her powerful baseline game and growing consistency have made her one of the top hard-court players on tour. If she’s in form, she’s a favorite to repeat.
Top Challengers:
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Iga Swiatek – Former World No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam winner, always a threat.
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Coco Gauff – US Open 2023 champion and Cincinnati finalist in 2022.
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Jessica Pegula – American stalwart with deep experience and strong tactical play.
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Elena Rybakina, Ons Jabeur, Maria Sakkari, and Jasmine Paolini round out a deep and balanced top 10.
Rising Stars & Wildcards:
Keep an eye on younger players like Mirra Andreeva, Emma Raducanu, and Linda Noskova, who may receive wildcards or advance through qualifying. They’ve proven capable of beating top players and could shake up the draw early.
Tournament Format: Expanded Draws in 2025
This year, the Cincinnati Open follows the 96-player format introduced in 2023 for both ATP and WTA tours at select Masters 1000 events. Here’s how it works:
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32 seeds receive first-round byes
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64 players will compete in round one, with 32 winners joining the seeded players in round two
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12 qualifiers from each tour have earned their spots through a competitive weekend of play (August 5–6)
The format increases early-round excitement and creates more opportunities for upsets and Cinderella runs.
Fan Experience & Broadcast
The Lindner Family Tennis Center has upgraded facilities in 2025, including enhanced food vendors, shaded seating areas, and interactive fan zones. The event will be broadcast globally, and matches will be streamed via Tennis TV and WTA TV.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Cincinnati Open is poised to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. With both the ATP and WTA tours delivering deep fields, dynamic matchups, and growing rivalries, fans are in for a treat. Whether you’re watching from the stands in Mason or tuning in worldwide, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Be sure to check back for daily match previews, full draws, and analysis throughout the tournament.
