Kamilla Rakhimova is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Cincinnati. The Uzbek has defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-2 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Maria Sakkari.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Kamilla Rakhimova’s projected draw together withherplausible opposition in Cincinnati Open. Kamilla has a unfavourable record (0-9) against the projected opponents.
R2 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23-20 | 16-11 | 3-5 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 25-29 | 14-19 | 7-5 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-17 | 12-8 | 11-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-25 | 26-17 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-23 | 21-12 | 8-5 | 4-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-20 | 23-13 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-11 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-23 | 11-11 | 15-5 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
Maria Sakkari has a 18-16 record in 2026, 13-8 on hard. As for the last 15 years, the Greek has a 251-179 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sakkari will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Greek’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Athens.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Sakkari lost to Jasmine Paolini in the 2nd round 7-6(2) 7-6(5).
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Maria Sakkari
This contest would be 4th time that Kamilla Rakhimova and Maria Sakkari square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39-15 | 28-9 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 64-17 | 40-10 | 11-4 | 3-2 | 10-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 64-9 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Iga Swiatek has a 29-12 record in 2026, 18-6 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, the Pole has a 220-58 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of this season was winning the competition in Toronto where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Swiatek won the title after besting Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4.
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 2nd time that Kamilla Rakhimova and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Kamilla Rakhimova could come up against Emiliana Arango. Their H2H record is 1-1.
R4 – Belinda Bencic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Belinda Bencic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28-13 | 16-7 | 8-4 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 39-17 | 31-12 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-13 | 24-10 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-18 | 13-9 | 13-4 | 10-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 37-20 | 22-9 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 8-8 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 50-22 | 23-9 | 11-6 | 9-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
Belinda Bencic has a 27-10 win-loss record in 2026, 15-4 on hard. In the course of the previous 2 years, Bencic has a 46-16 record on hard. Belinda will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the year was winning the title in Australia where she beat Iga Swiatek in the final 3-6 6-0 6-3.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the Swiss capitulated to Veronika Kudermetova in the 2nd round 6-4 7-6(0).
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Belinda Bencic
This would be the 2nd time that Kamilla Rakhimova and Belinda Bencic play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Kamilla Rakhimova may take on Elise Mertens. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/4 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49-14 | 36-8 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 59-19 | 37-13 | 9-3 | 8-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 43-11 | 23-5 | 12-2 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
Elena Rybakina has a 39-12 record in 2026, 26-6 on hard. As for the last 12 years, the Kazakhstani has a 213-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of the season was conquering the tournament at the Australian Open where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, and in Stuttgart where she overcame Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the Kazakhstani lost to Iga Swiatek in the semifinal 7-5 6-3.
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Elena Rybakina
There is no head to head record between Kamilla Rakhimova and Elena Rybakina since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Kamilla Rakhimova may play Diana Shnaider. Their H2H is 3-0 for Diana Shnaider.
1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Jessica Pegula
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50-13 | 34-8 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 53-23 | 35-12 | 11-5 | 3-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 39-16 | 29-9 | 4-2 | 0-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 59-18 | 45-12 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-21 | 28-15 | 11-4 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-19 | 29-12 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-9 | 16-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 25-19 | 14-10 | 4-5 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Jessica Pegula has a 40-11 record in 2026, 24-6 on hard. In the last 18 years, the American has a 310-144 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the year was conquering the tournament in Dubai where she beat Elina Svitolina in the final 6-2 6-4, and in Charleston where she overcame Yuliia Starodubtseva in the final 6-2 6-2.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the American was overcome by Magda Linette in the 3rd round 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3.
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Jessica Pegula
This would be the 2nd time that Kamilla Rakhimova and Jessica Pegula face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Kamilla Rakhimova could play Linda Noskova. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Linda Noskova.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-10 | 34-5 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 63-12 | 35-6 | 17-3 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 38-7 win-loss record in 2026, 25-2 on hard. During the last 11 years, the Belarussian has a 287-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of the year was winning the tournament in Brisbane where she defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6 6-3 7-6(6), and in Miami where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Sabalenka lost to Elena Rybakina in the quarter 6-1 6-4.
H2H Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 4th time that Kamilla Rakhimova and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Kamilla Rakhimova could square off with Cori Gauff. Their head to head is 3-0 for Cori Gauff.
