The Cincinnati Open, one of the biggest events in the North American hard-court swing, gets underway on Thursday, August 7 at the renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio.
This year, the tournament has expanded to a 96-player event that will run over 12 days.
Along with World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the year’s three grand slam champions — Australian Open champion Madison Keys, French Open champion Coco Gauff and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, will all feature in WTA 1000 event.
However, Venus Williams may yet again be the headlining act. The 45-year-old made a stirring return to tennis after 18 months at the recently-concluded Citi Open and will continue on her comeback tour in Cincinnati.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
When is Cincinnati Open 2025?
The 2025 Cincinnati Open first round begins on Thursday, August 7, and runs through 12 days until Monday, August 18 – culminating with the men’s and women’s singles final.
How to watch Cincinnati Open 2025 in US: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo, Tennis Channel App
Live TV coverage of Cincinnati Open 2025 is available on the Tennis Channel. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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Cincinnati Open 2025 women’s schedule
The first round of matches begins Thursday, August 7, with the order of play on most days starting at 11:00 a.m. local time (ET) on show courts.
| Date | Events |
| Thursday, August 7 | Women’s First Round |
| Friday, August 8 | Women’s First Round |
| Saturday, August 9 | Women’s Second Round |
| Sunday, August 10 | Women’s Second Round |
| Monday, August 11 | Women’s Third Round |
| Tuesday, August 12 | Women’s Third Round |
| Wednesday, August 13 | Women’s Fourth Round |
| Thursday, August 14 | Women’s Fourth Round |
| Friday, August 15 | Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Sunday, August 17 | Women’s Semifinal |
| Monday, August 18 | Women’s Final |
Cincinnati Open 2025 prize money
The total prize money for grabs at Cincinnati Open 2025 is over $5 million, with the singles winner set to pocket $752,275. Here’s the complete breakdown of the singles prize money:
- Winner: $752,275
- Finals: $391,600
- Semifinals: $206,100
- Quarterfinals: $106,900
- Round of 16: $56,678
- Round of 32: $32,840
- Round of 64: $18,200
- Round of 96: $11,270
