A total of 3,436 racquets were freshly strung for the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
The tournament’s official statistics listed this equipment figure alongside the 5,850 tennis balls used during the event. Fresh stringing is an important part of professional tennis preparation because players use different string types and tensions and may need replacements during a tournament.
The number does not mean that 3,436 players competed. Cincinnati welcomed 344 players, and racquets can be restrung repeatedly for competitors throughout the event. The figure instead measures a behind-the-scenes service provided during the combined ATP and WTA tournament.
The 2026 event was played on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Its complete statistics also included 322 matches, 734 sets and 7,841 games.