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Cincinnati Open qualifying faces weather delays for second consecutive day

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cincinnati Open qualifying faces weather delays for second consecutive day

Summary

Qualifying rounds at the Cincinnati Open are facing delays again due to inclement weather. On August 12, gates opened later than scheduled, and play is set to begin at 11 a.m. This follows disruptions from the previous day when matches were postponed due to rain. Eight matches that were supposed to take place on August 11 have been moved to today. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in the area, expected to last until 11 a.m.

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Status Watch

•Qualifying play was delayed again on August 12 due to weather.
•Gates opened at 10 a.m., with play intended to start at 11 a.m.
•Eight matches postponed from August 11 are rescheduled for today.
•A flood warning for Warren County is in effect until 11 a.m.

Latest Updates

10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Open qualifying matches rained out one day before main draw play
2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Open Aug. 12 qualifying hit by another weather delay

What they're saying

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Rain has wreaked havoc at the 2026 Cincinnati Open with qualifying rounds rained out on Wednesday, August 12, one day before main draw play is set to begin.
— Yahoo Sports