First round of 2026 Cincinnati Open begins despite weather delays
9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The first round of the Cincinnati Open starts Thursday, August 13, after weather-related delays disrupted qualifying matches. The tournament took place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, with former top 10 player Jack Draper scheduled to face Martin Landaluce. Gael Monfils' farewell tour continues tonight against Rinky Hijikata. The event features 28 main draw matches, with some remaining qualifying matches pushed to today. Real-time updates are available as the matches unfold.
- •Cincinnati Open first round scheduled for August 13.
- •Jack Draper opens against Martin Landaluce on Center Court.
- •Gael Monfils plays Rinky Hijikata during the night session.
- •Weather delays caused interruptions in qualifying matches.
- •Real-time updates will be provided throughout the day.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | ATP, WTA quarterfinal results at the Cincinnati Open
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | Round of 16 ATP, WTA results at the Cincinnati Open
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | 3rd round ATP, WTA results at the Cincinnati Open
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | ATP, WTA 3rd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Follow live | ATP, WTA 1st round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
"The Round of 64 is here at the Cincinnati Open, with a star-studded lineup set to play on Sunday, Aug 16. Follow The Enquirer for live updates.
"There are 40 first-round matches scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at the Cincinnati Open. Follow The Enquirer's live updates from Mason.
"The return of Serena Williams highlights an action-packed day at the Cincinnati Open Aug. 17. Follow The Enquirer for live updates.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:27 PMFollow live | ATP, WTA quarterfinal results at the Cincinnati Open
After a wild Wednesday that saw top seeds fall, the Cincinnati Open moves into quarterfinal singles action Aug. 20.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:31 PMFollow live | Round of 16 ATP, WTA results at the Cincinnati Open
The Cincinnati Open has a Wimbledon feel Aug. 19 with the entire Round of 16 on tap. Follow The Enquirer's live updates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:06 PMFollow live | 3rd round ATP, WTA results at the Cincinnati Open
Follow along as The Enquirer provides real-time updates of the third-round action at the Cincinnati Open Aug. 18.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:01 PMFollow live | ATP, WTA 3rd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
The return of Serena Williams highlights an action-packed day at the Cincinnati Open Aug. 17. Follow The Enquirer for live updates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:00 PMFollow live | ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
The Round of 64 is here at the Cincinnati Open, with a star-studded lineup set to play on Sunday, Aug 16. Follow The Enquirer for live updates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:08 PMFollow live | ATP, WTA 1st round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
There are 40 first-round matches scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at the Cincinnati Open. Follow The Enquirer's live updates from Mason.
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