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The Cincinnati Open roars back into action this week with a formidable field featuring nine top-10 players, a Williams sisters doubles reunion, and over $7 million in prize money on the line.
AINine of the world's top 10 players are set to compete when the Cincinnati Open gets under way this week, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. The tournament returns to its American home at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, following its recent rotation through Canada.
Perhaps the most eye-catching entry comes in the doubles draw, where Serena and Venus Williams have been handed a wild card to reunite as a pairing. Their presence alone will add considerable box-office appeal to a tournament already brimming with quality.
Main-draw action begins on 13 August, with the singles final scheduled for 23 August. A total of 96 players make up the singles draw, and the 32 seeds will enjoy byes into the second round. The doubles draw follows on 14 August, three days after the singles draw ceremony on 11 August.
Iga Swiatek returns as the reigning singles champion after clinching her 11th WTA 1000 title at last year's edition, while the doubles crown is held by Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski following their 2025 triumph.
The total prize pool stands at $7,433,076, with 1,000 ranking points up for grabs for both the singles and doubles winners - making this a pivotal stop ahead of the US Open.
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