A final opportunity to build momentum before the final Grand Slam of the season is staged on the ATP Tour in August, as the Cincinnati Open is played in Ohio.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will both miss out on playing in the event, but both will be expected to be fit enough to star at the Men’s US Open later in the year. But, with the two standout stars absent, who could win the 2026 Men’s Cincinnati Open? Find the odds, available at the best tennis betting sites, and our picks here.
Men’s Cincinnati Open Winner Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev | +400 |
| Novak Djokovic | +500 |
| Ben Shelton | +600 |
| Taylor Fritz | +900 |
| Rafael Jodar | +1100 |
| Daniil Medvedev | +1800 |
| Felix Auger Aliassime | +2200 |
| Other Selections | +2500 & Bigger |
Men’s Cincinnati Open Recent Winners
| Year | Winning Player |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic |
| 2022 | Borna Coric |
| 2021 | Alexander Zverev |
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Men’s Cincinnati Open Contenders
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev will be the red-hot contender to win the Men’s Cincinnati Open this year, based on the odds available. It has been a career-best year for the German, having won the French Open and reaching the Wimbledon final for the first time.
He also has proven ability on hard-court surfaces, having reached at least the semi-final stage at the Australian Open in the last three years. Zverev also won the Cincinnati Open back in 2021, and has reached the semi-finals in the last three editions.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic could capitalize on an event without Sinner and Alcaraz involved to land a first ATP Tour event of 2026.
The Serbian hasn’t gone winless throughout a calendar year since 2005, but his prowess in major events should still be respected. Djokovic has reached at least the semi-finals in six of the last seven Grand Slams. He has also won the Cincinnati Open on three previous occasions.
Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton headlines a strong American contingent at the Cincinnati Open this year. The 23-year-old has reached at least the quarterfinal stage in the last two editions of the Australian Open, while he won a major prep before the US Open last year with a success in the Canadian Open.
His record at the Cincinnati Open is also reliable, having reached the quarterfinals in the last two editions. Shelton is already enjoying a career-best season with three titles on the ATP Tour, and his prowess on hard courts makes him a viable contender.
Men’s Cincinnati Open Picks
At the odds, Jiri Lehecka could be an interesting contender when making Cincinnati Open picks. The Czech star has previous success on hard courts in the U.S., having reached the final at the Miami Open earlier this year.
His record on hard courts is gradually improving, and he has improved with every showing at the Cincinnati Open (reaching the fourth round in 2025). Is capable of upsetting the odds and could be a dark horse contender to better his run to the quarterfinals at the US Open last year.
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Pick
Jiri Lehecka to Win the Men’s Cincinnati Open (+3300)
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