Cincinnati Open
Follow the latest WTA Cincinnati Open news as the top players fine-tune their form ahead of the US Open. From big-name battles to surprise runs, we bring you match updates, standout moments, and key storylines from one of the tour’s most important hard-court stops.
List of WTA Cincinnati Champions
2025 Iga Swiatek def. Jasmine Paolini 7–5, 6–4
2024 Aryna Sabalenka def. Jessica Pegula 6–3, 7–5
2023 Match Report Coco Gauff def. Karolina Muchova 6–3, 6–4
2022 Caroline Garcia def. Petra Kvitová 6–2, 6–4
2021 Ashleigh Barty def. Jul Teichmann 6-3, 6-1
2020 Victoria Azarenka def. Naomi Osaka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3
2019 Madison Keys def. Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5, 7-6(5)
2018 Kiki Bertens def. Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6(6), 6-2
2017 Garbiñe Muguruza def. Simona Halep 6-1, 6-0
2016 Karolína Plíšková def. Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1
2015 Serena Williams def. Simona Halep 6-3, 7-6(5)
2014 Serena Williams def. Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-1
2013 Victoria Azarenka def. Serena Williams 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6)
2012 Li Na def. Angelique Kerber 1-6, 6-3, 6-1
2011 Maria Sharapova def. Jelena Janković 4–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–3
2010 Kim Clijsters def. Maria Sharapova 2–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–2
2009 Jelena Janković def. Dinara Safina 6–4, 6–2
2008 Nadia Petrova def. Nathalie Dechy 6–2, 6–1
2007 Anna Chakvetadze def. Akiko Morigami 6–1, 6–3
2006 Vera Zvonareva def. Katarina Srebotnik 6–2, 6–4
2005 Patty Schnyder def. Akiko Morigami 6–4, 6–0
2004 Lindsay Davenport def. Vera Zvonareva 6–3, 6–2
1989–2003 no organisation
1988 Barbara Potter def. Helen Kelesi 6–2, 6–2
1974–1987 no organisation
1973 Evonne Goolagong def. Chris Evert 6–2, 7–5
1972 Margaret Court def. Evonne Goolagong 3–6, 6–2, 7–5
1971 Virginia Wade def. Linda Tuero 6–3, 6–3
1970 Rosemary Casals def. Nancy Richey Gunter 6–3, 6–3
1969 Lesley Turner Bowrey def. Gail Chanfreau 1–6, 7–5, 10–10 ret
2025 Cincinnati WTA Results (Confirmed & Updated) Including Qualifiers – Detailed Stats From Quarterfinals to Final
The 2025 WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open runs from August 7–17 with a supersized 96-player field—up from 56 last year—on the fast outdoor hard courts of the Lindner Family Tennis Center. As the final major stop before the US Open, it promises a stacked lineup of the WTA Tour’s best. Sabalenka Returned to Defend Her Crown…
2025 Cincinnati Champion Swiatek ‘Shocked’ by Her Level on Fast Courts After Paolini Win
A Final with Fire: Swiatek and Paolini Double the Heat in Cincinnati All signs pointed to another chapter in Iga Swiatek’s hard-court dominance as she walked onto P&G Center Court for the 2025 Cincinnati Open final. With a 6–0 head-to-head record and not a single set dropped to Jasmine Paolini, the odds—and history—favored the Polish…
Prediction: Whatever Jasmine Paolini Pulls Off in the Cincinnati 2025 Final, Iga Swiatek Remains the Woman to Beat at the 2025 US Open
Pure Tennis Talent vs. Intelligence: A Final to Look Forward To From a loaded field, the Cincinnati Open final has come down to two players: Iga Swiatek, the four-time Grand Slam champion, and Jasmine Paolini, who burst into elite form in 2024 and has been proving her staying power throughout 2025. On Monday night, Swiatek…
Money Time in Cincinnati 2025: Paolini’s Experience Edges In-Form Veronika Kudermetova in SF2
The second semifinal in Cincinnati brought together two players on sharply rising trajectories: Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, fresh from her breakthrough Grand Slam final earlier in the season, and Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova, the newly crowned Wimbledon doubles champion with Elise Mertens and brimming with singles confidence. Their clash promised a fascinating contrast — Paolini’s intelligent, all-court…
Cincinnati Open SF1 2025 – Iga Swiatek Stuns Rybakina with Set Steal and Comeback Brilliance
It was semi-final one at the 2025 Cincinnati Open—a marquee clash between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina that lived up to the billing. What started as Rybakina’s set to win quickly turned into another showcase of Swiatek’s mental steel and shot-making under fire throughout the game. Iga Swiatek Saves Set, Then Steals It from Rybakina…
WTA Tournament Calendar 2025 – Full Schedule & Results
Complete WTA 2025 Tour Schedule Welcome to the WTA Tournament Calendar 2025 — your complete guide to this season’s schedule. Find dates, categories, surfaces, and quick links to full results for every event. Click on any linked tournament to explore match scores, stats, and storylines, and follow the WTA season from the opening match to…
Cincinnati Open WTA Semi-Finals Predictions: Swiatek-Rybakina, Paolini-Kudermetova Set for High-Stakes Showdowns
Swiatek Seeks Fifth Straight Win Over Resurgent Rybakina Iga Świątek’s title chase in Cincinnati pits her against a revitalized Elena Rybakina—arguably the trickiest opponent left in the draw. The Polish world No.3 is riding a 12-1 streak since Wimbledon, including a clinical takedown of Anna Kalinskaya in the quarters. Her recent track record against Rybakina…
Only American Cincinnati Quarter-Finalist Left Could Not Keep American Hopes Alive: Gauff Crashes Out, Paolini Wins Third In A Row
Two Top-10 Stars Clash Again Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini were on a collision course once more, this time in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open 2025. The head-to-head stood dead even at 2-2, but it was the Italian who held the momentum, having won their last two meetings in straight sets—including the Rome final…
No Defense, No Firepower: Sabalenka Outgunned by Rybakina in Cincinnati
Serve Dominance Sparks Breakthrough Elena Rybakina delivered a clinic in hard-hitting tennis, dismantling defending champion and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–1, 6–4 in front of a captivated Cincinnati crowd. The Kazakh’s serve was nothing short of lethal—she smashed 11 aces, defended all her service games, and saved every one of Sabalenka’s four break-point opportunities. Her powerful…
Iga Swiatek Ends Anna Kalinskaya’s Impressive Cincinnati Run with Commanding Win
Swiatek v Kalinskaya in High-Stakes Cincinnati Rematch World No.3 Iga Swiatek stepped onto the Cincinnati hard courts looking to settle a score with Anna Kalinskaya, the only player in their rivalry to claim victory. Their second career meeting came one year and a few months after Kalinskaya stunned Swiatek in straight sets at the 2024…
Varvara Gracheva’s Grit Ignites First WTA 1000 Quarter-final in Cincinnati
From a Rocky Start to a Resilient Rally Varvara Gracheva stumbled out of the gates—21 unforced errors in the opening set—but she rebounded with renewed focus and a back-to-basics strategy. Her decisive break of Ella Seidel’s serve in the second set signaled a shift in momentum. Gracheva sharpened her shot selection, reduced errors, and capitalized…
Coco Gauff Blazes into Cincinnati Open Quarters with Confident Straight-Sets Win
Gauff Dominates to Earn Cincinnati Quarterfinal Berth Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Cincinnati Open by dispatching Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets, 6–2, 6–4. Her commanding performance extended a perfect 2–0 head-to-head record against the Italian star. Gauff will now face seventh seed Jasmine Paolini in the next round. Gauff Sets the…
US Open Expectations Shattered: Rybakina’s Shift in Momentum Turns Keys’ Cincinnati Run Upside Down
Rybakina’s Early Dominance Fades as Keys Finds Her Path Madison Keys stumbled out of the gate with uncharacteristic errors, allowing Elena Rybakina to race ahead 4-1 seemingly effortlessly. The Kazakh’s early rhythm forced Keys’ returns either long or into the net. But a sudden rebreak pulled the score back to 4-4, and in a blink,…
Pegula’s Cincinnati Struggles Deepen as Linette Ends Streak in Rain-Interrupted Battle
Magda Linette Turns the Tables After Overnight Delay Jessica Pegula’s Cincinnati Open defense ended abruptly as Magda Linette came from behind to score a 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3 upset in a match split over two days due to heavy rain. Pegula, who lost only two matches during last year’s North American swing and captured a WTA…
Vukov’s Return Fires Up Rybakina in Midnight Cincinnati Comeback over Mertens
Mertens Strikes First with Composed Opening Set Under the late-night lights of Cincinnati, Elise Mertens and Elena Rybakina fought out a gripping battle that stretched past midnight. The lower tiers of Center Court were buzzing, as both players hunted a coveted spot in the Round of 16 — and a showdown with Madison Keys. World…
Smiles at the Net Said It All: Sabalenka Edges Cincinnati Thriller, Raducanu Signals US Open Contender Status
Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to keep her Cincinnati Open title defense alive, surviving a three-hour, 12-minute battle against a fearless Emma Raducanu. The World No.1 edged the Brit 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) in what has already been dubbed the match of the tournament, booking a Round of 16 clash with Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. First-set comeback…
Pegula powers past Birrell, Navarro stunned in Cincinnati opener
Pegula’s precision serve sets the tone Jessica Pegula made a statement start at the Cincinnati Open, cruising past Australia’s Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Round of 32. The No.4 seed—runner-up here in 2024—delivered a rock-solid service performance, winning 69% of points behind her delivery and breaking Birrell three times in just over an…