India, Aug. 24 -- Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe meet in the Cincinnati Open 2026 final on Sunday, August 23, with both chasing a maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown. Fils has reached his first final at this level after an impressive run in Ohio. Tiafoe, meanwhile, returns to the championship match at the tournament two years after finishing runner-up. The American has also enjoyed a strong campaign on home soil. Their only previous meeting went Fils' way in three sets in Miami last year, adding another layer to an intriguing final.

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The Cincinnati Open men's singles final is scheduled to begin not before 4:30 pm ET on August 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

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