Cincinnati, Jul 3 (UNI) Top 40 players in the ranking of both the men's ATP and women's WTA tours will be seen in action in the 2019 Western and Southern Open from August 10 to 18 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
The fields are highlighted by nine past Western and Southern Open champions, 12 players who have been the No. 1 ranked player in the world, and 17 players who have won a Major championship. The initial 77 entrants represent 34 countries.
“Receiving the entry lists from the Tours signifies we are just six weeks away from the tournament. When those lists include so many great players, it generates a great deal of anticipation for the event,” said Tournament Director Andre Silva. “It is an incredible time in tennis with so many accomplished champions still playing at a very high level, and we are eager to welcome them back to the Western and Southern Open in August.”