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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Sabalenka to edge Rybakina in quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to face off in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka, consistent in her performance, has a strong record at this tournament, while Rybakina has shown resilience in her recent matches, particularly in Cincinnati. Despite Rybakina's impressive turnaround, Sabalenka's form and experience make her the favorite. Fans can watch the match live via available streaming services. Sabalenka's superior head-to-head record against Rybakina further bolsters her anticipated victory.
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina predictions for Friday's WTA Cincinnati QF match
- Sabalenka has won seven of the 11 previous meetings between the pair
- The last three meetings have seen Over 22.5 games
- Rybakina has seen Over 22.5 games in her five completed matches
- The match is scheduled to start around 2.30am AEST on Saturday August 16
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina renew their rivalry when the the pair square off for a place in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals on Friday.
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
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- Aryna Sabalenka Form
- Elena Rybakina Form
- Live Stream
Sabalenka has become the first player since Simona Halep (2013-18) to reach four consecutive Cincinnati quarter-finals, while Rybakina is only the second top 10 player since 1990 to make the quarter-finals of a WTA 1000 event after dropping the opening set in her first three matches. It's been a tough season when it comes to close matches for Rybakina, but the tide is finally turning in Cincinnati - can she continue her magical run with another scalp over the World No. 1?
I don't think so. While Rybakina is winning matches this week, there's an element of luck and fortune associated with all of those victories and that can only take you so far - especially when you now come up against the world's best player. Recent meetings between these two have been close, but when push comes to shove, I've got to back Sabalenka to get the job done.
Head To Head
Sabalenka leads 7-4, winning their most-recent encounter 7-6 3-6 7-6 in the quarter-finals of Berlin earlier this season.
Aryna Sabalenka Form
Sabalenka has put together a 50-9 record on the season, making this the third straight year she has won 50+ matches.
The World No. 1 remains the player to beat, but it's been a disappointing year at the slams, with Sabalenka losing in the final of both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, along with a defeat in the semi-finals of Wimbledon.
Opting to bypass the Canada Open last week, Sabalenka returned to action in Cincinnati, where she has a great record and is the defending champion.
Sabalenka has worked her way through a very tough draw, overcoming Grand Slam champions in Marketa Vondrousova and Emma Raducanu before taking out the in-form Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1 7-5 in the R16.
Elena Rybakina Form
Rybakina comes into this contest with a 40-15 record on the season, breaking back into the top 10 following her run to the semi-finals of Montreal last week.
Forty wins in mid-August is nothing to be scoffed at, but Rybakina would be relatively disappointed with her record in big matches - before this tournament, she had only beaten one other top 10 player all season.
However, perhaps things are taking a turn in Cincinnati. Rybakina has fought valiantly to reach the quarter-finals, coming from a set down to take out Renata Zarazua, Elise Mertens and Madison Keys.
The 6-7 6-4 6-2 victory over Keys in the R16 was Rybakina's second top 10 win of 2025 and should instil some confidence ahead of this showdown with the World No. 1.
Live Stream
Watch and bet on Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live Cincinnati Open tennis from Cincinnati.
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Verdict
Recent meetings between these two players have been close, with Sabalenka winning the last one in a deciding set tiebreak.
It should be another close contest in Cincy, but again, have to lean with Sabalenka to win the important points and dig out another victory.
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