- Sabalenka Headlines Star-Studded Cincinnati Entry List
CINCINNATI, OH – Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is set to return to the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, leading a competitive field of top-ranked women’s tennis stars. The Belarusian powerhouse, who claimed the title in dominant fashion last year, will be looking to defend her crown as the tournament kicks off next month.
Sabalenka, currently ranked among the top players in the world, is joined by a host of elite competitors in the entry list, including world No. 1 Iga Świątek, American fan favorite Coco Gauff, and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. With the U.S. Open just weeks away, the Cincinnati event offers players a key opportunity to fine-tune their hard-court game and gain crucial ranking points.
The tournament, part of the prestigious WTA 1000 series, has long been considered a vital stop on the North American hard-court swing. Sabalenka’s return adds extra excitement, as fans anticipate whether she can repeat her success against a deep and talented field.
Main-draw action begins August 12 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, with qualifying rounds starting the weekend prior. Tickets are on sale now, with organizers expecting record crowds for what promises to be a thrilling week of tennis.
