Top 5 Men's Tennis Players Who Won Both the Cincinnati Masters and US Open in the Same Year

In the Open Era of tennis, winning major titles is a mark of greatness, but only a few players have managed to dominate the North American hard-court swing by capturing both the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open in the same season. These two tournaments are among the most competitive and physically demanding events on the ATP calendar, testing players’ consistency, mental strength, and endurance.

So far, only 10 men have achieved this rare double. Let’s take a look at the top 5 champions who completed the Cincinnati–US Open sweep in the same year.

Top 5 Men’s singles players to win the Cincinnati and US Open in the same year

1. Jannik Sinner – 2024

In 2024, Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the fifth man in the Open Era to win both the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open in the same year. Returning from injury and illness, the Italian showed remarkable form in Cincinnati, defeating top names like Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev before beating Frances Tiafoe in the final.

At the US Open, Sinner continued his dominance, dropping just one set throughout the tournament. He took down Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals, Jack Draper in the semis, and Taylor Fritz in the final to claim his maiden Grand Slam title. With this win, he also rose to World No. 1 for the first time in his career.

2. Novak Djokovic – 2018 & 2023

Novak Djokovic is the only player to achieve this double twice. In 2018, he defeated Roger Federer in the Cincinnati final to complete the Career Golden Masters. A few weeks later, he won the US Open by beating Juan Martín del Potro in straight sets, marking his 14th Grand Slam title.

In 2023, Djokovic bounced back from a heartbreaking Wimbledon final loss to Carlos Alcaraz by beating him in an epic Cincinnati final, saving match points along the way. He then cruised to the US Open title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final, securing his record 24th Grand Slam.

3. Rafael Nadal – 2013

Rafael Nadal, often known for his clay-court dominance, proved his versatility in 2013 by winning both Cincinnati and the US Open. He overcame Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of Cincinnati, then beat Tomas Berdych and John Isner to take the title.

At the US Open, Nadal didn’t drop a set until the final, where he defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets. That summer run remains one of the most impressive hard-court stretches of his career.

4. Roger Federer – 2005 & 2007

Roger Federer completed the Cincinnati–US Open double twice during his peak years. In 2005, he won Cincinnati by defeating Andy Roddick and followed it up with a US Open victory over Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi.

In 2007, Federer won Cincinnati again, defeating James Blake in the final. At the US Open, he beat Andy Roddick, Nikolay Davydenko, and Novak Djokovic in straight sets to lift the trophy once more.

5. Andy Roddick – 2003

Andy Roddick had a breakout summer in 2003, winning the Canadian Open, Cincinnati Masters, and US Open in a remarkable three-week stretch. In Cincinnati, he defeated Mardy Fish in a tough three-set final.

He then carried that momentum into the US Open, saving a match point in the semifinal against David Nalbandian and going on to beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in straight sets in the final. It was Roddick’s first and only Grand Slam title, but it defined his career.

Conclusion

Winning both the Cincinnati Masters and US Open in the same year is a rare and prestigious achievement in men’s tennis. Legends like Sinner, Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Roddick proved their dominance by conquering both in a single season, showing not just skill but supreme mental and physical endurance. This elite club is a testament to what it takes to stay on top during the toughest stretch of the ATP hard-court calendar.

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