Get Up Close with the Pros: Your Cincinnati Open Autograph Guide

One of the most unique aspects of the Cincinnati Open is the incredible access fans have to their favorite players. At the Cincinnati Open, fans don’t just watch the action, they become part of it.

From watching practice sessions up close to attending autograph appearances, the tournament offers memorable opportunities to connect with some of the biggest names in tennis. These fan-player interactions are part of what makes the Cincinnati Open experience so special, creating lasting memories both on and off the court.

If meeting your favorite player is on your tournament bucket list, use the guide below to maximize your chances of scoring an autograph and making the most of your experience.

Policies

• 100 specifically colored wristbands will be distributed starting one hour prior to the autograph session time.
• Once the 100 wristbands have been distributed, no other guests will be able to participate in the autograph session.
• Only guests with the specific wristband for that session will be able to participate. 
• After receiving a wristband, guests should line up as directed by tournament marshals and staff and will be ushered through the line to receive an autograph. 
• If you’d like a photo taken, please have someone nearby who can take your quick photo.
• Download the Cincinnati Open app to view the latest autograph session schedule, including participating players and session times.
• Player schedules are subject to change and autographs are not guaranteed. 

Locations

• Credit One Bank booth in the Kroger Indoor Fan Zone will be the main location for autograph sessions from Aug. 11-23.
  • Pick up a wrist band at either Kroger Indoor Fan Zone entrance
• During Community Weekend, autograph sessions will take place throughout the grounds:
  • Center Court
  • The Commons
  • The Pavilion
• Other locations for getting player autographs include:
  • Practice courts
  • Walkway between the Clubhouse and Performance Center

For the best autograph experience, download the Cincinnati Open app before arriving and enable both location services and push notifications. This ensures you’ll receive real-time alerts when autograph opportunities are announced, including information about which players will be signing and where sessions will take place. Staying connected through the app is the easiest way to make sure you don’t miss a chance to meet your favorite players during the tournament.