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As the WTA Cincinnati event approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the clash between Sofia Kenin and Eva Lys on August 14, 2026. This matchup presents an intriguing dynamic, with Kenin playing on her home turf, giving her a slight edge in terms of crowd support.
Recent form shows both players struggling, with each securing only one victory out of their last five matches. Kenin has often relied on her aggressive baseline play and tactical adaptability, while Lys, known for her speed and consistency, may look to exploit any lapses in Kenin’s form. The contrasting styles could create an engaging contest, where Kenin’s powerful groundstrokes may face off against Lys’s defensive prowess.
Bookmakers set the odds at 2.19 for a home win and 1.67 for an away victory, reflecting a slight favor towards Lys. Our model estimates a 46.3% probability of a Kenin victory, compared to 53.7% for Lys, indicating a closely contested match.
While the home advantage may favor Kenin, recent performances suggest that neither player is in peak form. As they both seek to regain momentum, this match promises to be competitive, with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Kenin 43.2% |
Lys 56.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.20 | 1.68 | ||
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2.29 | 1.70 | ||
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2.13 | 1.64 | ||
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2.16 | 1.64 | ||
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2.17 | 1.67 |
Latest Results
| 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 20.06.26 Sofia Kenin – Daria Snigur – 0:2 |
12.08.26 Eva Lys – Anna Blinkova – 1:2 11.08.26 Eva Lys – Katarzyna Kawa – 2:1 03.08.26 Panna Udvardy – Eva Lys – Lys E. Retired 21.07.26 Eva Lys – Tereza Valentova – Canceled 30.06.26 Diana Shnaider – Eva Lys – 2:0 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | (Q) | Gibson T. | |
| 3 | Wang Xin. | (Q) | |
| 4 | Bye | Vekic D. (31) | |
| 5 | Krejcikova B. (23) | Bye | |
| 6 | Bejlek S. | Pliskova Ka. | |
| 7 | (Q) | (Q) | |
| 8 | Bye | Alexandrova E. (16) | |
| 9 | Osaka N. (11) | Bye | |
| 10 | Bouzas Maneiro J. | Bondar A. | |
| 11 | Snigur D. | Starodubtseva Y. | |
| 12 | Bye | Keys M. (20) | |
| 13 | Fernandez L. (30) | Bye | |
| 14 | Timofeeva M. | Siniakova K. | |
| 15 | (Q) | Valentova T. | |
| 16 | Bye | Svitolina E. (8) | |
| 17 | Gauff C. (4) | Bye | |
| 18 | Putintseva Y. | Samsonova L. | |
| 19 | Zhang S. | (Q) | |
| 20 | Bye | Li A. (28) | |
| 21 | Bouzkova M. (22) | Bye | |
| 22 | Cocciaretto E. | (Q) | |
| 23 | Joint M. | Korpatsch T. | |
| 24 | Bye | Jovic I. (13) | |
| 25 | Kostyuk M. (10) | Bye | |
| 26 | Kenin S. (WC) | (Q) | |
| 27 | Stephens S. (WC) | (Q) | |
| 28 | Bye | Potapova A. (24) | |
| 29 | Tjen J. (32) | Bye | |
| 30 | Parks A. | Golubic V. | |
| 31 | Kalieva E. (WC) | Oliynykova O. | |
| 32 | Bye | Andreeva M. (5) | |
| 33 | Noskova L. (6) | Bye | |
| 34 | Boulter K. | Volynets K. (WC) | |
| 35 | Stearns P. | (Q) | |
| 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. | (Q) | |
| 43 | McNally C. | Kessler M. | |
| 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 | (Q) | Williams V. (WC) | |
| 51 | Rakhimova K. | Birrell K. | 2 : 0 |
| 52 | Bye | Sakkari M. (29) | |
| 53 | Mertens E. (21) | Bye | |
| 54 | Parry D. | Dolehide C. (WC) | |
| 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. | |
| 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) | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | Vekic D. (31) | |
| 3 | Krejcikova B. (23) | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | Alexandrova E. (16) | |
| 5 | Osaka N. (11) | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | Keys M. (20) | |
| 7 | Fernandez L. (30) | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | Svitolina E. (8) | |
| 9 | Gauff C. (4) | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | Li A. (28) | |
| 11 | Bouzkova M. (22) | TBD #22 | |
| 12 | TBD #23 | Jovic I. (13) | |
| 13 | Kostyuk M. (10) | TBD #26 | |
| 14 | TBD #27 | Potapova A. (24) | |
| 15 | Tjen J. (32) | TBD #30 | |
| 16 | TBD #31 | Andreeva M. (5) | |
| 17 | Noskova L. (6) | TBD #34 | |
| 18 | TBD #35 | Tauson C. (27) | |
| 19 | Eala A. (17) | Ruse G. | |
| 20 | Sonmez Z. | Anisimova A. (9) | |
| 21 | Cirstea S. (15) | TBD #42 | |
| 22 | TBD #43 | Kalinskaya A. (18) | |
| 23 | Navarro E. (25) | Kalinina A. | |
| 24 | Waltert S. | Pegula J. (3) | |
| 25 | Swiatek I. (7) | TBD #50 | |
| 26 | Rakhimova K. | Sakkari M. (29) | |
| 27 | Mertens E. (21) | TBD #54 | |
| 28 | Boisson L. | Bencic B. (12) | |
| 29 | Shnaider D. (14) | Maria T. | |
| 30 | TBD #59 | 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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