Aryna Sabalenka is about to go ahead with her run in the draw in Cincinnati. Last year in Cincinnati, the Belarussian lost in the semifinal to Caroline Garcia 6-2 4-6 6-1. In the previous edition of this tournament, she beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-3 4-1 ret., Shelby Rogers 6-4 6-7(2) 6-4 and Shuai Zhang 6-4 7-6(1).
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Aryna Sabalenka’s projected draw alongsideherprojected opposition in Western & Southern Open. The Belarussian has a good record (14-10) against the plausible opponents.
R2 – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36-28 | 16-13 | 15-9 | 4-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 16-20 | 7-10 | 2-3 | 4-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-14 | 19-8 | 1-1 | 4-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-9 | 17-7 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-22 | 22-12 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 29-22 | 20-16 | 6-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 15-8 | 10-4 | 4-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 4-4 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Ann Li has a 26-19 win-loss record in 2023, 10-7 on hard. In connection to the previous 8 years, Ann has a 108-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ann will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Li’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final the W100 Bonita Springs.
Last year in Western & Southern Open the American didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Ann Li
This would be the 2nd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Ann Li fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Daria Kasatkina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39-25 | 19-15 | 12-6 | 2-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-22 | 24-14 | 12-5 | 1-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-19 | 19-10 | 5-5 | 7-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-14 | 7-8 | 5-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 13-21 | 8-13 | 4-4 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 42-24 | 15-13 | 12-7 | 8-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 32-21 | 17-14 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 36-23 | 21-13 | 8-5 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Daria Kasatkina has a 28-19 record in 2023, 10-10 on hard. Regarding the previous 11 years, Kasatkina has a 139-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Darya won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Darya’s best achievement of the year was reaching the final Adelaide and Eastbourne.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Kasatkina lost to Amanda Anisimova in the 1st round 6-4 6-4.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Daria Kasatkina
This contest would be 6th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Daria Kasatkina play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but Kasatkina leads 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Aryna Sabalenka could compete against Varvara Gracheva. Their H2H is 1-0 for Aryna Sabalenka.
1/4 – Ons Jabeur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36-17 | 18-11 | 11-3 | 0-0 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-17 | 19-12 | 17-4 | 0-0 | 11-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 48-19 | 25-12 | 13-4 | 0-1 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-11 | 18-8 | 3-2 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 22-23 | 14-16 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-25 | 9-12 | 10-8 | 8-3 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 39-24 | 19-11 | 11-9 | 4-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 30-19 | 0-5 | 21-6 | 5-5 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Ons Jabeur has a 23-10 record in 2023, 5-4 on hard. Talking about the last 14 years, Ons has a 156-114 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jabeur won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the competition in Charleston where she beat Belinda Bencic in the final 7-6(6) 6-4.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Jabeur was overcome by Petra Kvitova in the 3rd round 6-1 4-6 6-0.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Ons Jabeur
This match would represent the 6th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur clash against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Aryna Sabalenka could fight against Victoria Azarenka. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Aryna Sabalenka.
1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2018 | 50-22 | 21-9 | 22-10 | 7-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 12-9 | 12-6 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 21-24 | 10-10 | 8-10 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
Jessica Pegula has a 42-13 win-loss record in 2023, 28-7 on hard. Talking about the previous 15 years, Pegula has a 205-112 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jessica will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 5 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current year was conquering the title in Australia where she beat Martina Trevisan in the final 6-4 6-2, and in Montreal where she beat Liudmila Samsonova in the final 6-1 6-0.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Pegula capitulated to Caroline Garcia in the quarter 6-1 7-5.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula
This match would represent the 6th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Aryna Sabalenka may come up against Maria Sakkari. Their head to head is 6-3 for Aryna Sabalenka.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-3 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 10-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 10-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Iga Swiatek has a 50-8 win-loss record in 2023, 24-5 on hard. In connection to the previous 8 years, the Pole has a 115-34 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the season was winning the tournament in Doha where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0, in Stuttgart where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 6-4, at the French Open where she overcame Karolina Muchova in the final 6-2 5-7 6-4, and in Warsaw where she defeated Laura Siegemund in the final 6-0 6-1.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Swiatek lost to Madison Keys in the 3rd round 6-3 6-4.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Iga Swiatek
This would be the 9th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek face off. The head to head is 5-3 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Aryna Sabalenka may take on Elena Rybakina. Their head to head record is 4-1 for Aryna Sabalenka.
