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In the upcoming WTA Cincinnati clash on August 13, 2026, Kamilla Rakhimova faces off against Kimberly Birrell in a highly anticipated encounter. Rakhimova will enjoy the home advantage, yet both players have struggled for form recently, each securing only one victory in their last five matches.
Rakhimova, known for her aggressive baseline play and strong forehand, will need to find her rhythm quickly to challenge Birrell effectively. While her recent performance suggests inconsistency, her familiarity with the home court could serve as a critical factor in boosting her confidence.
On the other hand, Birrell’s tactical prowess and resilience have made her a formidable opponent. With a solid serve and adept net play, she will aim to exploit any weaknesses in Rakhimova’s game. The Australian has shown potential to deliver under pressure, despite her own recent difficulties.
Bookmakers have set Rakhimova’s odds at 2.2 for a home win, while Birrell is favored at 1.67. Our model predicts a 46.4% chance of a home victory for Rakhimova compared to 53.6% for Birrell. As both players seek to break their losing streaks, this match promises to deliver a competitive and hard-fought contest, offering no guarantees on the outcome.
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| Rakhimova 43.1% |
Birrell 56.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.26 | 1.71 | |
Latest Results
| 06.08.26 Jessica Pegula – Kamilla Rakhimova – 2:0 04.08.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Katerina Siniakova – Siniakova K. Retired 02.08.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Venus Williams – 2:0 25.07.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Heather Watson – 0:2 02.07.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Maria Sakkari – 1:2 |
02.08.26 Kimberly Birrell – Viktorija Golubic – 0:2 28.07.26 Yexin Ma – Kimberly Birrell – 2:0 02.07.26 Sorana Cirstea – Kimberly Birrell – 2:0 30.06.26 Kimberly Birrell – Alina Korneeva – 2:1 24.06.26 Petra Marcinko – Kimberly Birrell – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.03.26 Kimberly Birrell – Kamilla Rakhimova – 2:1 25.09.24 Kimberly Birrell – Kamilla Rakhimova – 0:2 24.09.24 Kamilla Rakhimova – Kimberly Birrell – 1:2 26.02.23 Kamilla Rakhimova – Kimberly Birrell – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Qualification
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tagger L. (1) | Zhu L. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Montgomery R. (WC) | Grabher J. (21) | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Zarazua R. (2) | Yuan Y. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | Day K. | Preston T. (17) | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Tararudee L. (3) | Jones E. | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Jimenez Kasintseva V. | Sawangkaew M. (19) | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Kraus S. (4) | Bassols M. | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Iatcenko P. | Liu C. (23) | 0 : 2 |
| 9 | Lys E. (5) | Kawa K. | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Salkova D. | Blinkova A. (18) | |
| 11 | Sierra S. (6) | Ito A. | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | Dart H. | Uchijima M. (20) | 2 : 0 |
| 13 | Korneeva A. (7) | Lepchenko V. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Marino R. | Charaeva A. (22) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Vandewinkel H. (8) | Urhobo A. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Sramkova R. | Jacquemot E. (13) | 1 : 0 |
| 17 | Wang Xiy. (9) | Andreescu B. (WC) | |
| 18 | Lee C. Y. (WC) | Kudermetova P. (14) | |
| 19 | Arango E. (10) | Sasnovich A. | |
| 20 | Podoroska N. | Seidel E. (16) | |
| 21 | Zakharova A. (11) | Stefanini L. | 0 : 2 |
| 22 | Sakatsume H. | Jeanjean L. (24) | 1 : 2 |
| 23 | Selekhmeteva O. (12) | Mandlik E. (WC) | 2 : 1 |
| 24 | Stoiana M. | Erjavec V. (15) | 2 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | Tagger L. (1) | Montgomery R. | |
| 2 | Yuan Y. | Day K. | |
| 3 | Tararudee L. (3) | Sawangkaew M. (19) | |
| 4 | Kraus S. (4) | Liu C. (23) | |
| 5 | Lys E. (5) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | Ito A. | Dart H. | |
| 7 | Korneeva A. (7) | Charaeva A. (22) | |
| 8 | Vandewinkel H. (8) | TBD #16 | |
| 9 | TBD #17 | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | TBD #20 | |
| 11 | Stefanini L. | Jeanjean L. (24) | |
| 12 | Selekhmeteva O. (12) | Stoiana M. |
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