Coco Gauff Returns to Cincinnati Open as Former Champion

Coco Gauff Returns to Cincinnati Open as Former Champion

Coco Gauff, the 2023 Cincinnati Open champion, will return to the tournament alongside top players from the WTA and ATP Tours, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic, as the event returns to the city from August 8-23.

What's at Stake for Coco Gauff?

Coco Gauff, the 2023 Cincinnati Open champion, will look to defend her title alongside a strong field of players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic. The tournament will feature 108 players who have won at least one Tour title in their career, and 15 players who have won at least one Major title.

A Strong Field Awaits

The Cincinnati Open will feature a strong field of players, including 10 former tournament champions. Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 3 and seven-time major champion, will return to the tournament after shutting it down in April due to a right wrist injury. Jannik Sinner, who has won six titles in 2026, including all five of the season's Masters 1000s, will also compete.

Community Weekend Kicks Off the Tournament

The Cincinnati Open will begin with Community Weekend, Aug. 8-9, with family-friendly activities planned alongside player practice sessions. The tournament will culminate with Finals Weekend Aug. 22-23, featuring the singles semifinals on Saturday and the championship matches on Sunday.

A Record-Breaking Field

The Cincinnati Open will feature a record-breaking field of players, including 108 players who have won at least one Tour title in their career, and 15 players who have won at least one Major title. The tournament will also feature eight players who have been ranked No. 1 in their career, including the current top-ranked players, Sabalenka and Sinner.

What Comes Next?

The Cincinnati Open will be a highly anticipated event, with a strong field of players competing for the title. Coco Gauff, the 2023 champion, will look to defend her title alongside a strong field of players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic. The tournament will feature a record-breaking field of players, including 108 players who have won at least one Tour title in their career, and 15 players who have won at least one Major title.

The complete list of singles entrants can be found at cincinnatiopen.com/players. Twelve players will be added to each field through a two-round qualifying event that will take place Aug. 11-12. Additional players will be awarded wild cards.

The Cincinnati Open, which drew 285,000 fans last year, annually hosts the world's best men's and women's professional tennis players as a 1000-level tournament on both the ATP and WTA Tours. The Lindner Family Tennis Center underwent a $260 million transformation ahead of the 2025 tournament in conjunction with the City of Mason, Warren County, and the State of Ohio.

The event, which was named 1000-level Tournament of the Year by both the WTA and ATP in 2025, is proudly supported by its cornerstone partners: Western & Southern Financial Group, Credit One Bank, Procter & Gamble, Great American.

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