Cincinnati Open 2025 Results: Alcaraz, Swiatek Win Titles and Other Key Highlights

The Cincinnati Open 2025 served up an exciting tournament, with entertaining tennis and a big change to the tournament itself. The event took place at the newly updated Lindner Family Tennis Center, and had a two-week format with 96-player draws, plus a $260 million renovation before the tournament with new courts, better facilities, and better fan zones.

 On court, Carlos Alcaraz took home the men's title when Jannik Sinner retired early in the final. On the other side, Iga Swiatek cruised through the women's draw without dropping a set. This was not just a tournament with champions; it was a pivotal point for one of the oldest events on the ATP / WTA tours, which melded history and innovation, and the bar for Masters 1000 events has now been raised going forward. 

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Carlos Alcaraz Wins Men’s Singles

On August 20, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title at the Cincinnati Open in a final that didn’t exactly go as one might expect. Facing world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz got off to a flying start taking a 5-0 lead in the first set before Sinner was forced to retire from the match due to physical discomfort that was made worse by the extreme summer heat. 

While the match may have come to an early conclusion, Alcaraz had already demonstrated a level of dominance and composure all match long, previously winning four matches in a row to get into the final match. 

This victory marked Alcaraz's third Masters 1000 title in the season and the 22nd ATP title of his career. While G Sinner obviously could not continue the match, Alcaraz showed great sportsmanship in writing “Sorry Jannik” on the camera just outside the court as a nice gesture to his competitor and friend.

Iga Swiatek Wins Women’s Singles

Iga Swiatek won the 2025 women's singles title at the Cincinnati Open following a dominant performance against Jasmine Paolini in the final, finishing 7-5, 6-4 and won the entire tournament not dropping a set. 

She displayed her trademark grit, shot-making consistency, and mental fortitude during the event, further affirming her position as the clear leader on the WTA Tour. This win was her 11th WTA 1000 title, and added positive momentum leading into the US Open.

 Jasmine Paolini did well, and continues to build on her strong 2025 campaign; however, she was not able to defeat Swiatek's baseline defence. This current win not only provided Swiatek with the trophy but cemented her established reputation as a hard-court juggernaut.

Key Highlights of Cincinnati Open 2025

Here are the key highlights of Cincinnati Open 2025: 

1. $260 Million Venue Upgrade

The Cincinnati Open, 2025 edition, took place at the beautifully reconstructed Lindner Family Tennis Center after $260 million renovation. The renovation added several new courts, including a sunken "Champions Court," new green space, covered seating, and a high-end fan pavilion. 

The hospitality areas were modernized with stylish lounges, high-quality food, and VIP lounge areas, enhancing the experience for both players and fans alike. 

These venue improvement items put Cincinnati back in league with the top-tier premier events worldwide, with both the ATP and WTA calendars continuing to stop in Cincinnati. The venue was praised by all of the players, fans, and broadcasters.

New Two-Week Format Adopted

For the first time, the Cincinnati Open expanded the men's and women's singles draws to 96 players by taking on a two-week format. This mirrored changes made to some other Masters 1000 events, and subsequently provided even more time for players to recover between matches, as well as more opportunities for lower-ranked players to compete. 

This also allowed for more fun for fans, more television time, and a festival-type feel at the site. Additionally, more time is allowed for better match transitions and less congestion in the scheduling overall.

Rajeev Ram Wins Men’s Doubles at 41

American doubles legend Rajeev Ram captured headlines by winning the men’s doubles title at 41 years of age,  partnering with Nikola Mektic. Their combination of experience and familiarity proved too much to handle as they worked through an incredibly tough draw together and took home the trophy. 

Ram's win was not only sensational because of his age, but more importantly, it symbolizes the changing dynamics of the doubles game. In a sport where speed is synonymous, experience, skill, and precise execution preclude typical athleticism. 

Fans and commentators alike applauded Ram's longevity, seemingly possible for a new generation of elite players. Ram's success was also a follow-up to the many athletes attempting to prove that age is just a number and keep pushing the limits.