J.J. Wolf loses to James Duckworth in first round of Cincinnati Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Cincinnati native J.J. Wolf was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Cincinnati Open, losing to Australia's James Duckworth 7-5, 7-6. Wolf, who reached the main draw after battling through qualifying rounds, struggled in crucial moments, particularly during a second-set tiebreak where he lost 7-0. Despite the defeat, Wolf received a warm reception from the home crowd at Mason, Ohio. He will next compete in the U.S. Open, having secured a wildcard entry.
- •Wolf fell 7-5, 7-6 to Duckworth in first round match.
- •He previously battled through two rounds of qualifying.
- •Home crowd support featured during Wolf's match in Mason.
- •Duckworth will face Arthur Fery in the second round.
- •Wolf is set to compete in the U.S. Open next.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati native J.J. Wolf bows out of home tournament in first round
"Wolf, who played his way through qualifying into the main draw, lost a tightly-contested 7-5, 7-6 match to Australian James Duckworth.
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