Marta Kostyuk vs Sofia Kenin predictions, Aug 16, 2026

Aug 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Kostyuk

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On August 16, 2026, Marta Kostyuk will face off against Sofia Kenin in what promises to be an intriguing matchup at the WTA Cincinnati tournament. As the home favorite, Kostyuk enters this contest with a solid recent form, having secured victories in 3 of her last 5 matches. Her aggressive baseline play and ability to dictate points could prove pivotal in this matchup, particularly on familiar turf.

Sofia Kenin, on the other hand, has struggled slightly, winning just 2 of her last 5 matches. Known for her tenacity and competitive spirit, Kenin will aim to leverage her tactical skills to challenge Kostyuk’s rhythm. Although she possesses strong shot-making abilities, her recent inconsistency may hinder her performance against an adept player like Kostyuk.

Bookmakers have installed Kostyuk as a heavy favorite, with odds of 1.14 compared to Kenin’s 5.59, reflecting a strong expectation for a home victory. The predicted final score suggests a straightforward 2:0 win for Kostyuk, yet in tennis, surprises can and do happen. As both players take the court, fans can anticipate a competitive clash that could hinge on key moments and tactical adjustments.

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Kostyuk
84.1%		 Kenin
15.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 1.13 5.75
betsson 1.12 6.25
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WilliamHill 1.11 5.60
Pinnacle 1.14 5.59
Best for US Customers 1.12 6.00

Latest Results

08.08.26 Marta Kostyuk – Iga Swiatek – 1:2
06.08.26 Marta Kostyuk – Madison Keys – 2:0
04.08.26 Marta Kostyuk – Katherine Sebov – 2:0
09.07.26 Marta Kostyuk – Linda Noskova – 0:2
08.07.26 Marta Kostyuk – Jasmine Paolini – 2:0		 14.08.26 Sofia Kenin – Eva Lys – 2:1
01.08.26 Sofia Kenin – Lucrezia Stefanini – 1:2
27.07.26 Emma Navarro – Sofia Kenin – 2:0
02.07.26 Amanda Anisimova – Sofia Kenin – 2:1
30.06.26 Petra Marcinko – Sofia Kenin – 0:2

Facts

  • Kostyuk is ranked WTA: 11. Kenin is ranked WTA: 115.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Kostyuk may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Kostyuk is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Kostyuk won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    18.02.25 Sofia Kenin – Marta Kostyuk – 2:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Tagger L. (Q) Gibson T. 1 : 2
    3 Wang Xin. Vandewinkel H. (Q) 2 : 0
    4 Bye Vekic D. (31)
    5 Krejcikova B. (23) Bye
    6 Bejlek S. Pliskova Ka. 2 : 0
    7 Sawangkaew M. (Q) Blinkova A. (Q) 1 : 2
    8 Bye Alexandrova E. (16)
    9 Siniakova K. (33) Bye
    10 Bouzas Maneiro J. Bondar A. 2 : 0
    11 Snigur D. Starodubtseva Y. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Keys M. (20)
    13 Fernandez L. (30) Bye
    14 Timofeeva M. (RET.) Wang Xiy. (Q) 0 : 1
    15 Stoiana M. (Q) Valentova T. 0 : 2
    16 Bye Svitolina E. (8)
    17 Gauff C. (4) Bye
    18 Putintseva Y. Samsonova L. 1 : 2
    19 Zhang S. Day K. (Q)
    20 Bye Li A. (28)
    21 Bouzkova M. (22) Bye
    22 Cocciaretto E. (RET.) Stefanini L. (Q) 0 : 0
    23 Joint M. Korpatsch T. 1 : 2
    24 Bye Jovic I. (13)
    25 Kostyuk M. (10) Bye
    26 Kenin S. (WC) Lys E. (LL)
    27 Stephens S. (WC) Kraus S. (Q) 2 : 0
    28 Bye Potapova A. (24)
    29 Tjen J. (32) Bye
    30 Parks A. Golubic V. 0 : 2
    31 Kalieva E. (WC) Oliynykova O. 0 : 2
    32 Bye Andreeva M. (5)
    33 Noskova L. (6) Bye
    34 Boulter K. Volynets K. (WC) 2 : 1
    35 Stearns P. Dart H. (Q) 2 : 0
    36 Bye Tauson C. (27)
    37 Eala A. (17) Bye
    38 Ruse G. Linette M. 2 : 0
    39 Kasatkina D. Sonmez Z. 1 : 2
    40 Bye Anisimova A. (9)
    41 Cirstea S. (15) Bye
    42 Bartunkova N. Charaeva A. (Q) 2 : 1
    43 McNally C. Kessler M. 2 : 0
    44 Bye Kalinskaya A. (18)
    45 Navarro E. (25) Bye
    46 Vidmanova D. (WC) Kalinina A. 1 : 2
    47 Waltert S. Marcinko P. 2 : 1
    48 Bye Pegula J. (3)
    49 Swiatek I. (7) Bye
    50 Arango E. (Q) Williams V. (WC) 2 : 0
    51 Rakhimova K. Birrell K. 2 : 0
    52 Bye Sakkari M. (29)
    53 Mertens E. (21) Bye
    54 Parry D. Dolehide C. (WC) 2 : 0
    55 Krueger A. Boisson L. (WC) 0 : 2
    56 Bye Bencic B. (12)
    57 Shnaider D. (14) Bye
    58 Maria T. Yastremska D. 2 : 0
    59 Bucsa C. Udvardy P. 2 : 1
    60 Bye Chwalinska M. (19)
    61 Ostapenko J. (26) Bye
    62 Ruzic A. Frech M. 0 : 2
    63 Townsend T. Osorio C. 2 : 1
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Gibson T.
    2 Wang Xin. Vekic D. (31)
    3 Krejcikova B. (23) Bejlek S.
    4 Blinkova A. Alexandrova E. (16)
    5 Siniakova K. (33) Bouzas Maneiro J.
    6 Snigur D. Keys M. (20)
    7 Fernandez L. (30) Wang Xiy.
    8 Valentova T. Svitolina E. (8)
    9 Gauff C. (4) Samsonova L.
    10 TBD #19 Li A. (28)
    11 Bouzkova M. (22) Stefanini L.
    12 Korpatsch T. Jovic I. (13)
    13 Kostyuk M. (10) TBD #26
    14 Stephens S. Potapova A. (24)
    15 Tjen J. (32) Golubic V.
    16 Oliynykova O. Andreeva M. (5)
    17 Noskova L. (6) Boulter K.
    18 Stearns P. Tauson C. (27)
    19 Eala A. (17) Ruse G.
    20 Sonmez Z. Anisimova A. (9)
    21 Cirstea S. (15) Bartunkova N.
    22 McNally C. Kalinskaya A. (18)
    23 Navarro E. (25) Kalinina A.
    24 Waltert S. Pegula J. (3)
    25 Swiatek I. (7) Arango E.
    26 Rakhimova K. Sakkari M. (29)
    27 Mertens E. (21) Parry D.
    28 Boisson L. Bencic B. (12)
    29 Shnaider D. (14) Maria T.
    30 Bucsa C. Chwalinska M. (19)
    31 Ostapenko J. (26) Frech M.
    32 Townsend T. Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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