Cincinnati Open
2026 MADE Business of the Year Finalists
Every gem has something that makes it shine. What would you say is your greatest strength or “sparkle,” and how does it show up in your/your organizations work?
Our people. From our year-round team to hundreds of volunteers, we share a commitment to creating an experience that feels both world-class and welcoming. It’s something our players and fans notice and a big part of what keeps them coming back year after year.
A Bit About Cincinnati Open
Founded in 1899, the Cincinnati Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and a WTA 1000 tournament. The Cincinnati Open annually welcomes over 200,000 fans who come from all 50 states and more than 40 countries. The tournament is seen by more than 126 million global viewers in over 192 global markets. Since 1974, the tournament has contributed more than $12 million to various beneficiaries including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the UC Health Cancer Center and Tennis for City Youth. The Cincinnati Open is held annually at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
Learn A Bit More
What does being part of the Mason-Deerfield business community mean to you?
Share 2–3 fun facts about you/your organization that people in the MADE community might not know.
If your company culture, or personal persona, had to be summed up in five words or less, reflective of a
gemstone, what would they be?
Mason has been our home for nearly 50 years, and our growth has happened alongside the growth of this community. We’re proud to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Mason and Deerfield each year while being part of a business community that continues to make this region a great place to live, work and visit.
We are Tournament of the Year. The Cincinnati Open was named 1000-Level Tournament of the Year by both the ATP and WTA Tours, an honor voted on by the players.
We bring a lot of new faces to Mason & Deerfield. More than half of our attendees come from outside the region, filling local hotels, restaurants and businesses throughout the tournament.
We’ve been doing this since 1899.The Cincinnati Open is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world and the longest-running professional tennis tournament in the U.S. still played in its city of origin.
Sapphire: Enduring. Brilliant. Bold. Evolving. Welcoming.