Great Britain's Andy Murray, a three-time major winner, and 21-year-old American Sebastian Korda have been awarded wild cards for the men’s singles field for the 2021 Western & Southern Open, the tournament announced Tuesday.
Murray's a two-time champion in Cincinnati and is one of seven former W&S Open champions in the initial entry list.
Korda, who claimed his first title on the ATP tour earlier this season, is the son of two-time W&S Open quarterfinalist Petr Korda.
Murray will be making his 14th W&S Open appearance. He won the title in 2008 and 2011.
On the women's side, Caty McNally, Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens have also been awarded wild cards.
