WTA Cincinnati 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Live Stream
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It's set to be another cracking tournament at the Cincinnati Open as all of the biggest names on the WTA Tour battle it out for the WTA 1000 title, live from the Lindner Family Tennis Centre in Ohio between August 13-23, 2026.
World No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka headlines the 2026 draw alongside the likes of Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and defending champioin and Iga Swiatek.
First held in 1899, the Cincinnati Open has a rich history on the WTA calendar and remains one of the world's most prestigious tournaments.
The Cincinnati Open is the third biggest tournament in the United States, behind the US Open and Indian Wells.
It's one of 10 WTA 1000 tournaments staged each year, which are the level of events one rung below the four Grand Slams. It's also the last time all of the top WTA stars will be competing at the same tournament before the final major of the year in New York.
World No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka headlines the 2026 draw alongside the likes of Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and defending champioin and Iga Swiatek.
Stay tuned to this page as our tennis experts provide their best betting tips and predictions for key matches throughout the tournament, along with information on how to live stream all matches from Cincinnati.
WTA Cincinnati Outright Winner Tips
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WTA Cincinnati Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Venue | Lindner Family Tennis Center |
| Surface | Hardcourt |
| Category | WTA 1000 |
| Draw | 56 Singles; 28 Doubles |
| Prize Money | US$7,433,076 |
| Most Singles Titles | Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka (2 each) |
| Reigning Singles Champion | Iga Świątek |
WTA Cincinnati 2026 Seeds & Entry List
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads the draw as the top seed, looking for her first title since Miami in March.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek is also in the field and confident following her recent triumph at the Canadian Open, where she beat Elina Svitolina and Elena Rybakina on her way to the title.
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are the two main American hopes, while French Open and Wimbledon champions Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova will be hoping to get back to their best.
You can check out the top 32 seeds below.
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | United States |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | United States |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | Russia |
| 6 | Linda Nosková | Czech Republic |
| 7 | Iga Świątek | Poland |
| 8 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine |
| 9 | Amanda Anisimova | United States |
| 10 | Marta Kostyuk | Ukraine |
| 11 | Naomi Osaka (withdrew) | Japan |
| 12 | Belinda Bencic | Switzerland |
| 13 | Iva Jovic | United States |
| 14 | Diana Shnaider | Russia |
| 15 | Sorana Cîrstea | Romania |
| 16 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Russia |
| 17 | Alexandra Eala | Philippines |
| 18 | Anna Kalinskaya | Russia |
| 19 | Maja Chwalińska | Poland |
| 20 | Madison Keys | United States |
| 21 | Elise Mertens | Belgium |
| 22 | Marie Bouzková | Czech Republic |
| 23 | Barbora Krejčíková | Czech Republic |
| 24 | Anastasia Potapova | Russia |
| 25 | Emma Navarro | United States |
| 26 | Jeļena Ostapenko | Latvia |
| 27 | Clara Tauson | Denmark |
| 28 | Ann Li | United States |
| 29 | Maria Sakkari | Greece |
| 30 | Leylah Fernandez | Canada |
| 31 | Donna Vekić | Croatia |
| 32 | Janice Tjen | Indonesia |
| 33 | Kateřina Siniaková | Czech Republic |
Betting on WTA Cincinnati
All leading bookies will be offering odds on the Cincinnati Open for 2026.
All leading bookies will give punters the chance to bet on every match at WTA Cincinnati, with most also offering odds on the outright winner of the tournament and even who will emerge from each quarter.
Punters have the chance to bet on various markets at WTA Cincinnati, including individual H2H match winners, along events within a match - such as total games, games handicaps, set betting, correct set scores and more.
Check out our reviews of each bookmaker to see which one is the best for you.
WTA Cincinnati Betting Odds
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WTA Cincinnati Live Streaming
Tennis fans have the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Cincinnati in 2026.
Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers an extensive live streaming service, which broadcasts the WTA Tour all year - including WTA Cincinnati.
To watch and bet on the Citi DC Open, simply follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > WTA Cincinnati
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access. 18+ terms and conditions apply.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
You can check out the latest live streams from WTA Cincinnati below.
Previous WTA Cincinnati Champions
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Iga Świątek | 7–5, 6–4 | Jasmine Paolini |
| 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka | 6–3, 7–5 | Jessica Pegula |
| 2023 | Coco Gauff | 6–3, 6–4 | Karolína Muchová |
| 2022 | Caroline Garcia | 6–2, 6–4 | Petra Kvitová |
| 2021 | Ashleigh Barty | 6–3, 6–1 | Jil Teichmann |
| 2020 | Victoria Azarenka | Walkover | Naomi Osaka |
| 2019 | Madison Keys | 7–5, 7–6(5) | Svetlana Kuznetsova |
| 2018 | Kiki Bertens | 2–6, 7–6(6), 6–2 | Simona Halep |
| 2017 | Garbiñe Muguruza | 6–1, 6–0 | Simona Halep |
| 2016 | Karolína Plíšková | 6–3, 6–1 | Angelique Kerber |
| 2015 | Serena Williams | 6–3, 7–6(5) | Simona Halep |
| 2014 | Serena Williams | 6–4, 6–1 | Ana Ivanovic |
| 2013 | Victoria Azarenka | 2–6, 6–2, 7–6(6) | Serena Williams |
| 2012 | Li Na | 1–6, 6–3, 6–1 | Angelique Kerber |
| 2011 | Maria Sharapova | 4–6, 7–6(3), 6–3 | Jelena Janković |
| 2010 | Kim Clijsters | 2–6, 7–6(4), 6–2 | Maria Sharapova |
| 2009 | Jelena Janković | 6–4, 6–2 | Dinara Safina |
| 2008 | Nadia Petrova | 6–2, 6–1 | Nathalie Dechy |
| 2007 | Anna Chakvetadze | 6–1, 6–3 | Akiko Morigami |
| 2006 | Vera Zvonareva | 6–2, 6–4 | Katarina Srebotnik |
| 2005 | Patty Schnyder | 6–4, 6–0 | Akiko Morigami |
| 2004 | Lindsay Davenport | 6–3, 6–2 | Vera Zvonareva |
| 1988 | Barbara Potter | 6–2, 6–2 | Helen Kelesi |
| 1973 | Evonne Goolagong | 6–2, 7–5 | Chris Evert |
| 1972 | Margaret Court | 3–6, 6–2, 7–5 | Evonne Goolagong |
| 1971 | Virginia Wade | 6–3, 6–3 | Linda Tuero |
| 1970 | Rosemary Casals | 6–3, 6–3 | Nancy Richey Gunter |
| 1969 | Lesley Turner Bowrey | 1–6, 7–5, 10–10 ret. | Gail Chanfreau |
Latest WTA Cincinnati News
You can find all the latest and breaking news from the Cincinnati Open at the official WTA website, including results, live scores, player interviews, statistics, schedule information and more.
WTA Cincinnati FAQs
- When is WTA Cincinnati?
The 2026 Cincinnati Open is live between August 13-23.
- Where is WTA Cincinnati?
The Cincinnati Open is held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
- Who is the defending WTA Cincinnati champion?
Iga Swiatek is the defending WTA Cincinnati champion after beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4 in the 2025 final
- Can I watch WTA Cincinnati online?
Yes, online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Cincinnati, right up to and including the final.
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