The Cincinnati Open 2025
The Cincinnati Open, an illustrious event in the ATP calendar and part of the Masters 1000 series, is set to take place from August 7 to August 18, 2025. This year’s tournament marks a significant expansion, featuring a 96-player draw for the first time, extending the event’s duration to 12 days. This adjustment mirrors a trend seen in other major tournaments, including the Italian Open, Madrid Open, and Canadian Open, aimed at enhancing the competition by combining ATP and WTA events.
Criticism and Support for the New Format
Despite the intentions behind these extended formats, they have faced criticism. Many fans express discontent over the reduction of smaller events on the tour and argue that the initial rounds of these lengthy tournaments lack excitement, with some questioning the necessity of such duration.
However, supporters of the new format highlight its role in ensuring equitable prize money distribution between male and female competitors and promoting joint participation of top players, enhancing the overall spectacle of the tournaments.
Notable Players and Recent Performances
Among the notable entries for this year’s tournament is Jannik Sinner, the reigning champion for the men’s singles. He clinched the title in 2024, defeating Frances Tiafoe with scores of 7-6, 6-2, amidst a standout season that also saw him triumph at the US Open by overcoming Taylor Fritz in the final. This performance was particularly commendable given that it followed the revelation of a doping controversy just before the Grand Slam.
Sinner has established himself as a dominant force, excelling on hard courts and clinching three consecutive Grand Slam titles in 2024 alone. His exceptional form positions him as a leading contender for the Cincinnati Open. In contrast, Carlos Alcaraz, who has recently managed to consistently challenge Sinner, has recorded victories over him in their last five official contests.
This past year has been a rocky one for Alcaraz, who faced early exits at both the Cincinnati Open and US Open, likely stemming from his disappointing Gold Medal Match performance during the 2024 Olympics, where he was bested by Novak Djokovic. Interestingly, Djokovic’s participation in this year’s Cincinnati Open is noteworthy as he typically opts out of several Masters events, including the prior year’s installment.
Memorable Matches and Other Competitors
The 2023 Cincinnati Open showcased an epic final where Djokovic triumphed over Alcaraz in a thrilling tiebreak, marking it as one of the sport’s most memorable recent matches.
Other prominent players set to compete include Alexander Zverev, who will be looking to rebound after a lackluster display in the 2025 Wimbledon, and Nick Kyrgios, returning to action with a protected ranking following injury setbacks during the grass-court season. The entry list also features contenders such as Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, João Fonseca, Matteo Berrettini, and last year’s finalist, Frances Tiafoe.
2025 Cincinnati Open ATP Players Entry List
- Jannik Sinner
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Alexander Zverev
- Jack Draper
- Taylor Fritz
- Novak Djokovic
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Holger Rune
- Daniil Medvedev
- Ben Shelton
- Alex de Minaur
- Frances Tiafoe
- Tommy Paul
- Andrey Rublev
- Casper Ruud
- Arthur Fils
- Jakub Mensik
- Ugo Humbert
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Karen Khachanov
- Grigor Dimitrov
- Alexei Popyrin
- Tomas Machac
- Flavio Cobolli
- Jiri Lehecka
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Tallon Griekspoor
- Denis Shapovalov
- Alexander Bublik
- Alex Michelsen
- Sebastian Korda
- Brandon Nakashima
- Matteo Berrettini
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
- Nuno Borges
- Sebastian Baez
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Gabriel Diallo
- Alexandre Muller
- Roberto Bautista Agut
- Matteo Arnaldi
- Jordan Thompson
- Marcos Giron
- Quentin Halys
- Lorenzo Sonego
- Gael Monfils
- Miomir Kecmanovic
- Zizou Bergs
- Jacob Fearnley
- Pedro Martinez
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry
- Joao Fonseca
- Jaume Munar
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli
- Daniel Altmaier
- Fabian Marozsan
- Luciano Darderi
- Laslo Djere
- Cameron Norrie
- Learner Tien
- David Goffin
- Benjamin Bonzi
- Francisco Comesana
- Kei Nishikori
- Damir Dzumhur
- Hamad Medjedovic
- Corentin Moutet
- Reilly Opelka
- Yunchaokete Bu
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Mattia Bellucci
- Roberto Carballes Baena
- Roman Safiullin
- Jenson Brooksby (Protected Ranking)
- Sebastian Ofner (Protected Ranking)
- Nick Kyrgios (Protected Ranking)
