MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 30: Novak Djokovic (L) of Serbia shakes hands with Jannik Sinner (R) of Italy after his victory in the Men’s Singles Semifinal during day 13 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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The 2026 Cincinnati Open will feature an exceptional field of 96 players, including 10 former tournament champions, as the top competitors from the WTA and ATP Tours prepare to compete in the city from August 8 to 23.
Among the returning champions are reigning WTA titleholder Iga Swiatek (2025), Aryna Sabalenka (2024), Coco Gauff (2023), Madison Keys (2019), Karolina Pliskova (2016), Carlos Alcaraz (2025), Jannik Sinner (2024), Novak Djokovic (2023, 2020, 2018), Alexander Zverev (2021), and Daniil Medvedev (2019), all eager to claim the prestigious trophy.
World No. 3 and seven-time major champion Alcaraz will make his return to competition after recovering from a right wrist injury that sidelined him in April 2026.
“We are thrilled to welcome the world’s elite players to the Cincinnati Open,” stated Tournament Director Bob Moran. “The unprecedented strength of this field, featuring the top 75 men and women, underscores the tournament’s significance in the global tennis calendar. Our facility upgrades in 2025 have set a new standard, and we’re proud to see this level of excellence reflected in our entries.”
Beyond the former champions, the 2026 field includes:
- 24 American players (12 men and 12 women), including local talents Caty McNally and Peyton Stearns from Cincinnati.
- 43 players who claimed titles in the 2026 season, with Sinner leading the ATP with six victories, including all five Masters 1000 events, while Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva each secured three WTA titles.
- Over 70% of the field (108 players) have career titles, with 15 possessing Grand Slam victories.
- Eight former World No. 1 players, including current top-ranked athletes Sabalenka and Sinner, alongside defending champions Swiatek and Alcaraz, plus Naomi Osaka, Pliskova, Djokovic, and Medvedev.
- Three players utilizing injury-protected rankings: Holger Rune, Juncheng Shang, and Lois Drink.
Qualifying rounds for 12 additional singles spots will occur August 11-12, with wild card entries announced closer to the event.
Community Weekend (August 8-9) will feature family-friendly activities and player practice sessions, leading to Finals Weekend (August 22-23) with semifinals on Saturday and championship matches on Sunday.
Last year’s tournament attracted 285,000 spectators, and the Lindner Family Tennis Center’s $260 million renovation has further elevated its status as a premier ATP and WTA 1000-level venue.
The 2025 event was honored as Tournament of the Year by both tours, reflecting its growing prominence in global tennis.
The complete singles entrant list is available at cincinnatiopen.com/players.
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