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Why the Second Week Is the Best Time to Experience the Cincinnati Open

The road to the Rookwood Cup reaches its most exciting stretch August 17-23. The second week of the Cincinnati Open is when the stakes are highest, the matchups are biggest and every point matters....

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Cincinnati Open reveals 2026 Qualifying Fields

The Cincinnati Open has announced the entry list for the qualifying event, set to take place Aug. 11-12 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Following Community Weekend on Aug. 8-9, the two-round qualifying draws...

A taste of the Cincinnati Open: Serving up a robust food and drink menu

The 2026 Cincinnati Open will serve up a menu as memorable as the tennis, with new restaurants, chef-driven hospitality and a fresh lineup of bars spread across the 40-acre, park-like Lindner Family Tennis Center...

Planning your Cincinnati Open Getaway: Must-Dos in the Queen City

As the countdown to the Cincinnati Open is officially underway, the same is true for your perfect end-of-summer vacation. There’s nothing quite like a trip that offers personalized experiences and unforgettable fun for you...

Cincinnati Open hosts second Ellesse Junior Tournament

The Cincinnati Open will once again host the ellesse Junior Championships, a USTA-sanctioned national tennis tournament for boys and girls 18-and-under, on Aug. 21-23, taking place across Finals Weekend. The tournament, organized by the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation in partnership with the Cincinnati...

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Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina Clinch ’26 Australian Title

By Alex Sharp The Australian Open reminds us of home. Maybe it’s the ocean blue courts of Melbourne Park, perhaps it’s the joy of the ‘Happy Slam’ which also emanates around the grounds in...

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2026 Ticket Packages On Sale Now

Ticket packages for the 2026 Cincinnati Open are on sale now! The 2026 tournament, Aug. 11-23, will be highlighted by endless on-site entertainment and an action-packed Finals Weekend featuring singles championship matches on Sunday,...

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The Ultimate Guide to 2026 Ticket Packages

After a record-setting 2025 Cincinnati Open, the momentum is only picking up in 2026. Coming August 11-23, you can relive (or experience for the first time!) a $260 million sitewide transformation, the return to...

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2026 ATP and WTA Season Preview and Predictions

CincinnatiOpen.com breaks out the crystal ball in an attempt to predict the unpredictable. An early look ahead at 2026. By Richard Osborn | 7 min read The sports world has always been fertile ground for a good prediction. Babe Ruth famously called his...

Cincinnati Open Names Jeff Smith as Tournament’s First Chief Revenue Officer

The Cincinnati Open has announced veteran sports business executive Jeff Smith as the organization’s first Chief Revenue Officer. Smith will lead the tournament’s revenue strategy across ticketing, corporate partnerships and commercial planning as the...

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Cincinnati Open’s 2025 in Review

As the final days of 2025 are upon us, we’re feeling nostalgic, reflective, grateful and simply moved by all that this year held for the Cincinnati Open. This year has been unlike any other and while we’re experiencing all the feels as it comes to...

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