For hardcore tennis fans, the advent of August every year means the calendar has entered its endgame. Traditionally, the end of August marks the start of the final Grand Slam, i.e. the US Open. This year is no different, with the major competition slated to commence on 26 August. However, we still have one important tournament to witness before the final Grand Slam of the year begins — the Cincinnati Open 2024.
Often seen as a preparatory event in the run-up to the US Open, many people forget that the Cincinnati Open is a prestigious tournament itself. Before we start discussing this year’s iteration at length, here are a few key details to keep in mind about the Cincinnati Open 2024:
- Date: 12 to 18 August
- Venue: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
World number one Jannik Sinner kicked off 2024 on a positive note by clinching the Australian Open. However, it has been the Carlos Alcaraz show ever since. The Spaniard won the French Open and the Wimbledon, besides winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.
Both these players are partaking in the Cincinnati Open 2024 and a win will be a huge morale booster for either of them. Not to mention, the winner will add their name to a long list that includes stalwarts such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Additionally, it is not just the silverware that the players will be looking to win. The Cincinnati-based competition also comes with a considerable payout pot.
Curious to know just how considerable that is? You have come to the right place. Keep scrolling to learn about the prize money pool of the Cincinnati Open 2024, its schedule (dates), venue and details of the live stream.
But first, here is…
A brief history of the Cincinnati Open 2024
The Cincinnati Open has been known by many names over the years — the Cincinnati Masters, Tri-State Tennis Tournament and the Western and Southern Open (among others). However, at its core, the Cincinnati Open has always been the second-most prestigious tennis tournament based out of the United States of America (USA), only trailing the US Open.
Now in its 123rd edition (the women’s event is in its 96th edition), it is listed as an ATP Masters 1000 tournament on the ATP Tour and a WTA 1000 event on the WTA Tour. This justifies the sizeable cash prize and points structure the competition comes with.
Roger Federer, the Swiss legend, holds the record for the most titles won (seven) in the men’s singles division. Meanwhile, Ruth Sanders Cordes and Clara Louise Zinke have won five titles each, the highest in the women’s singles division.
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A breakdown of the Cincinnati Open 2024 prize money pot
According to a report by the ATP Tour, the men’s categories at the Cincinnati Open 2024 will boast a prize money pool of USD 6.8 million (HKD 53 million approx.). The figure marks an increase of nearly 3 per cent from 2023.
Here are what the payouts will look like for the ATP Tour segment of the tournament:
Singles
Winners: USD 1.04 million and 1,000 ATP points
Runners-up: USD 573,090 and 650 ATP points
Semi-finalists: USD 313,395 and 400 ATP points
Quarter-finalists: USD 170,940 and 200 ATP points
Doubles
Winners: USD 322,000 and 1,000 ATP points
Runners-up: USD 174,920 and 600 ATP points
Semi-finalists: USD 96,090 and 360 ATP points
Quarter-finalists: USD 53,010 and 180 ATP points
Meanwhile, the prize money pot for the women’s categories at the Cincinnati Open stands at USD 3.2 million (around HKD 25 million). There has been a 15 per cent increase from the 2023 edition here.
Here is the cash prize structure for the WTA Tour segment, according to its official website:
Singles
Winners: USD 523,485 and 1,000 WTA points
Runners-up: USD 308,320 and 650 WTA points
Semi-finalists: USD 158,944 and 390 WTA points
Quarter-finalists: USD 72,965 and 215 WTA points
Looking at the schedule and venue of the Cincinnati Open 2024, including for the final
The Cincinnati Open 2024, which commenced on Monday, 12 August, will conclude with the finals of the men’s and women’s singles categories on Monday, 19 August. As is customary, the matches are being held at the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati.
Where can you watch the Cincinnati Open 2024 in Hong Kong?
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Tennis fans in Hong Kong can watch the Cincinnati Open 2024 from the comfort of their couch on Tennis TV, the official global broadcaster of the event.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The finals of the men's and women's singles categories at the Cincinnati Open 2024 will be held on Monday, 19 August.
The prize money for the ATP Tour segment of the Cincinnati Open 2024 is USD 6.8 million (HKD 53 million approx.). For the WTA Tour segment, the prize money stands at USD 3.2 million (around HKD 25 million).
The Cincinnati Open 2024 will be available for live streaming in Hong Kong on Tennis TV, the tournament's official global broadcaster.
