ATP Cincinnati Open 2025: Who is playing, how to watch and what is the prize money 

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The Cincinnati Open is an ATP Masters 1000 event, bringing some of the world’s best men’s tennis players to the outdoor hard courts of the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. 

Last year, Jannik Sinner stunned the field to claim the 2024 title, defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final. This year, the tournament boasts a star-studded lineup ready to challenge for the title. 

Tennis fans can anticipate seeing formidable talents such as former Cincinnati champion Alexander Zverev, leading American player Taylor Fritz, and British fan favourites Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley.

The entry list also features the excitement of reigning champion Sinner and tennis icon Novak Djokovic, promising a week of thrilling, high-stakes tennis action.

The Tennis Gazette provides everything you need to know ahead of the tournament.

When is the Cincinnati Open?

The Cincinnati Open, a major ATP Masters 1000 event, is scheduled to run from Tuesday, August 5th, to Monday, August 18th, 2025. Qualifying rounds will take place on August 5th and 6th, with the main draw commencing on Thursday, August 7th. This expanded 14-day tournament features both men’s and women’s draws, promising an intense two weeks of action.

The Cincinnati Open draw

• Qualifier / Lucky Loser V V. Kopriva – winner will play J. Sinner (1)
• S. Baez V D. Goffin – winner will play G. Diallo (30)
• J. Thompson V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play T. Machac (19)
• P. Martinez V N. Jarry (WC) – winner will play T. Paul (13)
• A. Rinderknech V N. Borges – winner will play C. Rudd (11)
• T. Etcheverry V J. Shang – winner will play F. Auger-Aliassime (23)
• Qualifier / Lucky Loser V F. Marozsan – winner will play
• B. Bonzi V M. Arnaldi – winner will play L. Musetti (8)
• B. Coric V C. O’Connell – winner will play T. Fritz (4)
• Z. Bergs V J. Fearnley – winner will play L. Sonego (31)
• J. Fonseca V Y. Bu – winner will play A. Davidovich Fokina (17)
• Qualifier / Lucky Loser V Y. Nishioka – winner will play F. Cobolli (15)
• R. Carballes Baena V H. Gaston.- winner will play F. Tiafoe (10)
• G. Mpetshi Perricar V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play U. Humbert (20)
• C. Moutet V M. McDonald – winner will play A. Michelsen (28)
• R. Safiullin V A. Tabilo – winner will play H. Rune (7)
• C. Ugo Carabelli V K. Nishikori – winner will play B. Shelton (5)
• D. Altmaier V R. Bautista Agut – winner will play C. Norrie (32)
• T. Boyer (WC) V B. Holt (WC) – winner will play J. Lehecka (22)
• A. Walton V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play D. Medvedev (12)
• S. Ofner (PR) V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play K. Khachanov (14)
• J. Brooksby (WC) V A. Muller – winner will play A. Fils (18)
• M. Giron V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play B. Nakashima (27)
• G. Monfils V N. Basavareddy (WC) – winner will play A. Zverev (3)
• H. Dellien V R. Opelka – winner will play A. de Minaur (6)
• F. Comesana V J. Munar – winner will play L. Darderi (29)
• Qualifier / Lucky Loser V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play A. Popyrin (21)
• L. Tien V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play A. Rublev (9)
• M. Kecmanovic V E. Quinn – winner will play J. Mensik (16)
• Lucky Loser V Qualifier / Lucky Loser – winner will play D. Shapovalov (24)
• H. Medjedovic V H. Medjedovic – winner will play T. Griekspoor (26)
• M. Bellucci V D. Dzumhur – winner will play C. Alcaraz (2)

READ MORE: Who is Taylor Fritz? From San Diego prodigy to world No. 4 and US Open finalist

What is the schedule for the Cincinnati Open?

Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:

• Qualifying Rounds: Tuesday, August 5th – Wednesday, August 6th.
• Main Draw Begins: Thursday, August 7th.
• First Round: Thursday, August 7th – Friday, August 8th.
• Second Round: Saturday, August 9th – Sunday, August 10th.
• Third Round: Monday, August 11th – Tuesday, August 12th.
• Round of 16: Wednesday, August 13th – Thursday, August 14th.
• Quarterfinals: Thursday, August 14th – Friday, August 15th (men’s quarterfinals split over both days, women’s all on Friday).
• Men’s Semifinals: Saturday, August 16th.
• Women’s Semifinals & Doubles Finals: Sunday, August 17th.
• Singles Championship Finals (Men’s & Women’s): Monday, August 18th.

Day sessions typically begin at 11:00 AM (local time), while night sessions usually start at 7:00 PM (local time). Qualifying rounds may start earlier, around 10:30 AM.

What is the prize money and points for the Cincinnati Open?

Prize Money for 2025 (Confirmed figures as of July 2025):

• Total ATP Prize Money: $9,193,540 USD

As ATP Masters 1000 events, the points distribution is as follows:

• Winner: 1000 points
• Runner-up: 650 points
• Semifinalists: 400 points
• Quarterfinalists: 200 points
• Round of 16: 100 points
• Round of 32: 50 points
• Round of 64: 30 points
• Round of 96: 10 points (for players who play in the first round of a 96-player draw)
• Qualifying (final round): 20 points
• Qualifying (second round): 10 points

• READ MORE: Which Tennis Grand Slam Offers the Highest Prize Money? US Open vs. Wimbledon, French Open & Australian Open

How to watch the Cincinnati Open

For fans in the United States, Tennis Channel is the exclusive home for the Cincinnati Open. You can watch all the action live on the Tennis Channel via your cable or satellite TV subscription. Additionally, you can stream every match live and on-demand through the Tennis Channel App. The channel offers extensive 24/7 coverage throughout the entire tournament, from qualifying rounds to the finals.

In the United Kingdom, you can watch live coverage of the Cincinnati Open exclusively on Sky Sports Tennis and NOW TV.