Jannik Sinner arrives in Cincinnati, hits practice courts ahead of title defence (watch Video)

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Published at :August 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Modified at :August 8, 2025 at 4:26 AM

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Jannik Sinner gets ready for hard-court action ahead of US Open.

World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner has arrived in Ohio as the city prepares to host the biggest edition of the ATP Cincinnati Open in its history.

Ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, the 23-year-old Italian who skipped both the Washington Open and Canadian Open is set to return to action for the first time since his Wimbledon title run.

Sinner was seen with his team at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Sunday, enjoying some relaxed moments ahead of the ATP Masters 1000 event. And why not? This is the same venue where he claimed the title last year, defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final.

Morning chores for defending champion @janniksin pic.twitter.com/nlp8y4Cm8y
— Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 3, 2025

Currently ranked World No. 1, Sinner has a total of four ATP Masters 1000 titles to his name. First came in Canada in 2023, followed by three more in 2024: Miami, Cincinnati, and Shanghai — all on hard courts.

In 2025, despite serving a three-month doping ban at the start of the summer, Sinner has been unstoppable. He has already won two Grand Slam titles, in Australia and at Wimbledon, and finished runner-up at Roland Garros. Now, he’s gearing up for the hard-court season and the upcoming US Open in Cincinnati.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Cincinnati Open, scheduled to begin on August 9 with main draw, is shaping up to be a special edition this time. The campus has undergone a 260 million USD renovation, featuring new courts and expanded facilities to welcome more players and fans than ever before.

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The ATP Masters 1000 event has expanded into a two-week, 96-player tournament. A stellar line up of men’s singles, including World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, five-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, and World No. 4 Taylor Fritz are set to take the hard courts in Ohio.

The finals of the tournament will be held on August 18, just a week before the 2025 US Open, where the Italian sensation will once again defend his title and win his fifth Grand Slam.

When and where will Cincinnati Open 2025 take place?

The Cincinnati Open 2025 will take place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center from August 9, when the main draw begins.

What changes have been made to the Cincinnati Open this year?

The Cincinnati Open has undergone major upgrades, including a USD 260 million renovation and expansion into a two-week, 96-player event.

Who is the defending champion at Cincinnati Open?

World Number 1 Jannik Sinner is the defending champion at the Cincinnati Open.

Will Jannik Sinner participate at Cincinnati Open 2025?

Yes, defending champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will compete in the final Masters 1000 event of the North American swing.

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Uzma Fatima

Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.