Follow live | ATP, WTA 1st round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
There are 40 first-round matches scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at the Cincinnati Open. Follow The Enquirer's live updates from Mason.
The Cincinnati Open commenced its first round of play on Thursday, enduring a brief weather interruption. The tournament, held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, will continue with the Round of 128 on Friday, August 14. The 40 singles matches will be spread across 10 courts.
Local talents Peyton Stearns and J.J. Wolf are set to advance in the main draw on Friday. Stearns will square off against qualifier Harriet Dart of Great Britain in the second match of the day on Champions Court. Wolf, aiming for his inaugural main draw victory at his hometown event, is slated to play second on Court 10 against James Duckworth from Australia.
In other matches, Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, will face qualifier Emiliana Arango. The Williams sisters will compete in the doubles draw later in the tournament. For the full Order of Play for Friday, readers can refer to the provided link.
The Enquirer will deliver real-time updates from all first-round action in Mason. Additional updates include Novak Djokovic's return to the Cincinnati Open and Aryna Sabalenka's unfazed demeanor following a summer slump. The 2026 Cincinnati Open schedule is available, detailing sessions from August 14 through August 23.
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