This is the semi-final table of the 2026 Cincinnati Masters 1000.

The draw for the semifinals of the 2026 Cincinnati Masters 1000 has been finalized following the completion of quarterfinal matches this Friday. The men’s semifinal matchups will feature Flavio Cobolli against Arthur Fils, and Brandon Nakashima against Frances Tiafoe. In the women’s bracket, the semifinalists are Jessica Pegula facing Iga Świątek, and Sara Bejlek taking on Coco Gauff. All matches are scheduled for Saturday, with winners advancing to their respective finals. In the men’s draw, Italian Flavio Cobolli (ranked 10th in the ATP) secured his place in the semifinals after defeating American Tommy Paul (24th) with scores of 2-6, 6-3, and 6-4. This marks Cobolli’s first appearance in the semifinals of a Masters 1000 tournament. He had a successful year, entering the top 10 rankings and finishing as runner-up at Roland Garros. French player Arthur Fils (21st) advanced to the semifinals by defeating Argentina’s Thiago Tirante (50th) with a score of 6-3 and 6-2. Fils has already won the ATP 500 title in Barcelona this season and reached the final in Doha and semifinals in Miami and Rome. His performance continues to build momentum heading into the Cincinnati Open. American Brandon Nakashima (22nd) made headlines by defeating fellow countryman Taylor Fritz (9th) in a tightly contested match that ended 7-6 (9), 4-6, and 6-3. Nakashima, who previously finished as a finalist in Montreal less than two weeks ago, lost to Ben Shelton. This season he was also a runner-up in Brisbane and reached semifinals in Acapulco, Washington, and Queens. Frances Tiafoe (23rd), another American, clinched his spot in the semifinals by defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti (15th) with a score of 7-6 (2) and 7-5. Although Tiafoe has yet to win a Masters 1000 tournament, he knows what it feels like to reach the final in Cincinnati, having faced Jannik Sinner in last year’s final and losing in straight sets. On the women’s side, Poland’s Iga Świątek (5th in the WTA) advanced to the semifinals without playing a single set due to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (2nd) withdrawing because of injury. Meanwhile, American Jessica Pegula (3rd) defeated her compatriot Amanda Anisimova (10th) with a score of 6-4, 2-6, and 7-6 (4). The remaining two matches in the women’s draw took place on Friday. Czech Sara Bejlek (35th), the standout revelation of this edition, beat American Madison Keys (24th) with a score of 3-6, 6-4, and 7-6 (5). Hosting player Coco Gauff (4th) easily eliminated Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk (11th) with a score of 6-2, 6-2. The 2026 Cincinnati Masters 1000 began on Thursday, August 13, and runs through Sunday, August 23, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Key matches can be watched live on ESPN channels, while all matches are available exclusively on the Disney+ platform under its premium subscription plan. The tournament has a history of producing memorable champions. Previous winners in the men’s category include players such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, while the women’s side has seen victories by Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. The upcoming matches promise to continue this tradition of high-level competition and exciting performances.