Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Raducanu prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Cincinnati Open 2025

An extremely challenging path lies ahead for the reigning champion.

Aryna Sabalenka is well and truly back after missing the Montreal Open. At Cincinnati, she had a successful start to her title defense, beating former Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets. This was her first appearance since her Wimbledon dreams were shattered by a three-set loss to Amanda Anisimova.

The 2025 Cincinnati Open presents the top seed with a harsh draw, as she is slated to come up against yet another Grand Slam winner—Emma Raducanu—in the upcoming round. However, Sabalenka’s brutal power and ruthless game makes her a favourite on any hard-court event.

Match details

• Tournament: Cincinnati Open 2025 
• Round: Third round
• Date: August 11
• Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, Cincinnati 
• Surface: Hard Court

Preview

Despite being seeded for a key event after a long while, Raducanu will not enjoy the privilege of an easy draw, as she meets Sabalenka in the third round again, a rematch of Wimbledon 2025. The Brit has been very impressive ever since her Miami outing, which seems to have given her performances a spark.

Raducanu played a gritty match against Olga Danilović to open her account, and will now be looking forward to create a massive upset against the World No.1, and there are several reasons for her to be excited for this contest.

Despite losing to the Belarus earlier in London, Sabalenka was certainly put under pressure by Raducanu on several instances.

The 2022 US Open winner had several opportunities to take the opening set, but the top-seed came out clutch eventually in the tiebreak. Even in the second set, Raducanu was nearly a double-break ahead, but Sabalenka once again found a way to level terms and then seal the contest.

This will be just their third meeting, with Sabalenka unbeaten against Raducanu so far. Their Indian Wells 2024 duel saw the 3-time Grand Slam champion prevail 6-3, 7-5 and in Wimbledon the scoreline read 7-6(6) 6-4.

Also Read: Aryna Sabalenka’s projected path to Cincinnati Open 2025 final

Form

• Aryna Sabalenka: W-L-W-W-W
• Emma Raducanu: W-L-W-W-L

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 2
• Sabalenka: 2
• Raducanu: 0

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Stats

Aryna Sabalenka

• Sabalenka has a 49-9 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Sabalenka has a 19-7 win-loss record in Cincinnati
• Sabalenka has won 73% of matches played on hard courts

Emma Raducanu

• Raducanu has a 24-16 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Raducanu has a 3-1 win-loss record in Cincinnati
• Raducanu has won 68% of matches played on hard courts

Also Read: Cincinnati Open 2025: All you need to know about prize money & points on offer

Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Raducanu: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Sabalenka -375, Raducanu +315
• Spread: Sabalenka -4.5 (-120), Raducanu +4.5 (-103)
• Total Games: Over 20.5 (-110), Under 21.5 (-125)
• 1st Set Winner: Sabalenka -260, Raducanu +225
• 1st Set Total Games: Over 8.5 (-250), Under 9.5 (-148)

Match prediction

Sabalenka might have hammered Vondroušová in straight sets in her opening round. However, her game was far from perfect. The top seed managed to execute only 60% of her first serves, with a success rate of just 64% and 65% on first and second serves resp.

While the Czech failed to capitalise on these errors, Raducanu has been in top form, and will certainly make Sabalenka work hard for a victory. However, the Brit has shown signs of fatigue and unlike her opponent, would be less fresh and might lack the stamina required for an intense three-setter.

Unlike the past two occasions when they met, this time around Raducanu is expected to seal at least one set, however, Sabalenka’s experience and pressure handling capability is expected to see her through, keeping her Cincinnati title defense alive.

Result: Aryna Sabalenka to win in three sets.

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Raducanu, round-three match at Cincinnati Open 2025?

Indian viewers can watch the 2025 Cincinnati Open third round match between Aryna Sabalenka vs Emma Raducanu on WTA TV after buying subscription.

Sky Sports will broadcast the contest live in the United Kingdom. The Tennis Channel is the official broadcaster in the United States.

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