Tournament Overview
Dates: August 7–18, 2025
Location: Lindner Family Tennis Center – Mason, Ohio
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Draw Size: 96 players (expanded from 56 in 2024)
Prize Money: $9,193,540
Winner’s Share: $1,124,380 + 1000 ATP points
Broadcast: TennisTV, ESPN, Sky Sports, TSN
Hashtag: #CincyTennis
Tournament Storylines
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Rivalry Rekindled:
After a thrilling Wimbledon final, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz return to action in Cincinnati. Sinner is the defending champion, while Alcaraz seeks revenge after losing their last Grand Slam duel.
Novak Djokovic Withdraws:
The Serbian legend will miss the event, opening the door for rising stars like Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Alexander Zverev to make deep runs.
Race to US Open Momentum:
With the final Grand Slam just weeks away, Cincinnati is a crucial battleground for form, fitness, and confidence.
Draw Analysis & Key Matchups
Top Half – Sinner’s Path
2nd Round: Vit Kopřiva or qualifier
3rd Round: Gabriel Diallo, Sebastian Baez, or David Goffin
4th Round: Tommy Paul or Tomáš Macháč
Quarterfinals: Lorenzo Musetti, Casper Ruud, or Stefanos Tsitsipas
Semifinals: Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, or Flavio Cobolli
Bottom Half – Alcaraz’s Path
2nd Round: Damir Džumhur or Mattia Bellucci
3rd Round: Tallon Griekspoor or Hamad Medjedovic
4th Round: Jakub Menšík or Denis Shapovalov
Quarterfinals: Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, or Alexei Popyrin
Semifinals: Zverev, Shelton, or Daniil Medvedev
Featured Players & Betting Favorites
| Player | ATP Rank | Odds to Win | Surface Form |
| Jannik Sinner | 1 | +250 | Defending champ, 2 hard court titles |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2 | +300 | Runner-up at Wimbledon, strong HC record |
| Alexander Zverev | 3 | +700 | Semifinalist in Toronto |
| Taylor Fritz | 4 | +900 | Deep runs in Miami & Toronto |
| Ben Shelton | 5 | +1200 | Rising American star, semifinalist in D.C. |
| Holger Rune | 7 | +1600 | Aggressive baseline game |
| Frances Tiafoe | 10 | +1800 | Finalist in 2024 Cincinnati |
Prediction & Projected Final
| Position | Player | Score |
| 1st | Jannik Sinner | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2nd | Carlos Alcaraz | — |
| SF | Alexander Zverev | — |
| SF | Taylor Fritz | — |
