Sloane Stephens vs Anastasia Potapova predictions, Aug 16, 2026

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Sloane Stephens

Anastasia Potapova

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In an exciting matchup at the WTA Cincinnati, Sloane Stephens will face Anastasia Potapova on August 16, 2026. Stephens, playing on home soil, comes into the encounter having won three of her last five matches, showcasing her competitive edge and ability to perform under pressure. Her tactical strengths include powerful baseline play and a strong defensive game, which have served her well in recent tournaments.

Conversely, Potapova has secured two victories in her last five outings, suggesting a slightly inconsistent performance. However, her offensive capabilities, marked by aggressive shot-making and net play, make her a serious contender.

The bookmakers reflect this disparity in form, with odds at 2.38 for a home win for Stephens and 1.57 for an away victory for Potapova, indicating a clear expectation of Potapova’s advantage. Model predictions give a 37.8% chance for a home win and 62.2% for Potapova.

As both players prepare to clash, the outcome remains uncertain. Factors such as matchday performance and adaptability will crucially influence the result, making this encounter one to watch closely.

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Stephens
40.2%
Potapova
59.8%

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Latest Results

14.08.26 Sloane Stephens – Sinja Kraus – 2:0
05.08.26 Sloane Stephens – Belinda Bencic – 0:2
03.08.26 Solana Sierra – Sloane Stephens – 0:2
01.08.26 Harriet Dart – Sloane Stephens – 1:2
01.08.26 Katie Volynets – Sloane Stephens – Canceled
06.08.26 Elina Svitolina – Anastasia Potapova – 2:0
04.08.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Anastasia Potapova – 0:2
30.07.26 Diana Shnaider – Anastasia Potapova – 2:0
28.07.26 Anastasia Potapova – Venus Williams – 2:0
29.06.26 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro – Anastasia Potapova – 2:0

Facts

  • Stephens is ranked WTA: 240. Potapova is ranked WTA: 27.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Stephens may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Potapova will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Stephens won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    18.01.23 Sloane Stephens – Anastasia Potapova – 0:2

    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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