Cincinnati Open 2025: All you need to know about prize money & points on offer
The Cincinnati Open does not offer equal pay for men and women.
The Cincinnati Open 2025 is the final Masters 1000 event before the US Open. It returns with expanded 96-player draws. Held in Ohio, it marks the 124th men’s and 97th women’s edition.
Jannik Sinner leads the ATP field, joined by Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz. On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka prepares for title defense alongside the likes of Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Elena Rybakina.
The prize money for the 2025 Cincinnati Open has seen significant increases, particularly in the singles categories for both the ATP and WTA tours.
On the WTA side, the women’s singles champion at the Cincinnati Open in 2025 will earn $752,275 (approximately ₹6.28 crore), marking a significant increase of $228,790 (around ₹1.91 crore) from the $523,485 (₹4.37 crore) awarded to Aryna Sabalenka in 2024.
In comparison, the ATP singles champion will take home $1,124,380 (around ₹9.39 crore) in 2025, up from the $1,049,460 (₹8.75 crore) earned by Jannik Sinner in 2024. This increase of roughly ₹63 lakh represents a more modest rise of about 7.1%.
The total prize money commitment for 2025 Cincinnati stands at $9,193,540 (approximately ₹76.7 crore). The substantial increase in women’s payouts represents a positive step toward equal prize money for men and women, with the tournament aiming to achieve parity by 2027.
What is the prize money breakdown for the Cincinnati Open 2025 in men’s singles, and how much will the winner earn?
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $1,124,380 | €1,022,185 |
| Finalist | $597,890 | €544,080 |
| Semi-finalist | $332,160 | €302,270 |
| Quarter-finalist | $189,075 | €172,058 |
| Round of 16 | $103,225 | €93,935 |
| Third Round | $60,400 | €54,964 |
| Second Round | $35,260 | €32,089 |
| First Round | $23,760 | €21,624 |
What is the prize money breakdown for the Cincinnati Open 2025 in women’s singles, and how much will the winner earn?
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $752,275 | €682,620 |
| Finalist | $391,600 | €355,142 |
| Semi-finalist | $206,100 | €186,841 |
| Quarter-finalist | $106,900 | €96,908 |
| Round of 16 | $56,678 | €51,395 |
| Third round | $32,840 | €29,792 |
| Second round | $18,200 | €16,514 |
| First round | $11,270 | €10,230 |
What is the prize money breakdown for the Cincinnati Open 2025 in doubles, and how much will the winner earn?
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $457,150 | €415,006 |
| Finalist | $242,020 | €220,238 |
| Semi-finalist | $129,970 | €118,272 |
| Quarter-finalist | $65,000 | €59,150 |
| Round of 16 | $34,850 | €31,714 |
| Round of 32 | $19,050 | €17,336 |
What is the point distribution for the Cincinnati Open 2025?
| Round | Singles | Doubles |
| Winner | 1000 | 1000 |
| Finalist | 650 | 600 |
| Semi-finalist | 400 | 390 |
| Quarter-finalist | 200 | 215 |
| Round of 16 | 100 | 120 |
| Third Round | 50 | 10 |
| Second Round | 30 | – |
| First Round | 10 | – |
When will the Cincinnati Open 2025 begin?
The Cincinnati Open 2025 begins on August 7, with main draw matches starting August 9.
Which city will host the Cincinnati Open 2025?
The tournament will be held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, a northern suburb of Cincinnati, United States.
Which Indian players are participating in the Cincinnati Open 2025?
No Indian player is in the entry list for the singles main draws. Yuki Bhambri will feature in the men’s doubles draw.
Will Novak Djokovic participate in the Cincinnati Open 2025?
No, Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open and will now feature in the US Open without any hard-court preparation.
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