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Alcaraz and Sinner Receive Second-Round Byes at Expanded Cincinnati Masters

This year’s 96-player draw serves as the last major tune-up ahead of the US Open.

Los aficionados esperan ver de nueva cuenta enfrentarse al español y al italiano en la final. (Imagen diseñada con fines ilustrativos generada por la plataforma de IA Copilot)
En una gran imagen, la bola se hunde en la raqueta de Karen Khachanov; el ruso doblegó a Alexander Zverev y va por el título en Toronto (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Archivo - Carlos Alcaraz
El ruso Karen Khachanov reacciona durante su semifinal ante el alemán Alexander Zverev en el Abierto de Toronto, el miércoles 6 de agosto de 2025 (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz returned to training on-site after addressing minor muscle issues and will debut in the second round against the winner of Mattia Bellucci vs. Damir Dzumhur.
  • Jannik Sinner arrives to defend his Cincinnati title and will open in the second round against Vit Kopriva or a qualifier from the preliminary rounds.
  • The ATP Masters 1000 event has expanded to a 96-player draw over 10 days, including ten new courts built with a $260 million investment.
  • Alcaraz seeks his first Cincinnati crown as he chases crucial ranking points to narrow the gap on world No. 1 Sinner.
  • The tournament serves as the final hard-court rehearsal before the US Open later this month.