Brooksby and Muller Face Off in Cincinnati Open on Friday

Mason, Ohio – Jenson Brooksby will take on Alexandre Muller in the first round of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 3:55 PM ET. The match will be held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center as players compete for a share of the tournament’s $9,193,540 prize pool.

Both players enter the match after challenging seasons. Brooksby, currently ranked No. 102, has had difficulty on hard courts this year, with a 2-6 win-loss record at the ATP tour level. After starting strong by winning a title on clay at the ATP Houston, he has since struggled with performances on hard courts, suffering early exits in several tournaments, including the Canadian Open.

On the other hand, Muller, ranked No. 40, began his hard-court season with success, clinching the Hong Kong Open title. However, he too has faced challenges lately, recording a series of first-round exits in his following tournaments. Despite this, Muller did manage to reach the third round of the Canadian Open, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic before falling to a fifth seed.

This matchup marks the first time the two players will compete against each other professionally, leaving their head-to-head record at 0-0. Sports betting analysts are cautious but favor Brooksby slightly with a 52% win probability according to predictive modeling.

The latest betting odds show Brooksby with a moneyline of -139 and Muller at +110, indicating a tight contest. According to those odds, Brooksby has a 53% chance of winning the first set.

As they prepare to face off, both players will aim to capitalize on their strengths and push through their recent struggles. The match promises to be a pivotal moment for both competitors as they seek to advance deeper into the Cincinnati Open.