Italian seeds lead Cincinnati Masters draw

Five Italian men are seeded in Cincinnati led by Sinner, while Jasmine Paolini is the sole Italian seed on the women's side.

Italian Stars Lead Cincinnati Masters Draw with Sinner Musetti Paolini

The Cincinnati Masters 1000 opens with five Italian men seeded in the draw, a rare level of depth for this event. Jannik Sinner headlines the group, returning to action after his Wimbledon triumph and aiming to translate that momentum onto hard courts. The seeds begin their campaigns in the second round, so the early rounds will be decided over the weekend as fans look for potential big clashes on Saturday and Sunday.

On the women's side, Jasmine Paolini is the only Italian seed, highlighting the current balance in Italy�s tennis strengths. The draw offers clear routes and potential matchups for the big names, with each Italian player balancing the pressure to perform with the need to pace themselves for the US Open later in the year.

Five seeds signal depth in Italian men�s tennis and raise expectations that the country can convert that strength into consistent results at high level events. The stacked lineup can lift national interest but also magnify the pressure on each player to deliver, even when form wobbles or injuries arise.

The Cincinnati week also tests how players transition Wimbledon momentum into hard court form, a crucial step before the US Open. Paolini, as the sole Italian woman seed, faces a different pressure dynamic, offering a broader point about gender balance and depth in Italian tennis.

Highlights

Momentum will be tested match by match as the week unfolds.