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.