Diana Shnaider vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Round of 16
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Diana Shnaider takes on Elena Rybakina in the round-of-16 stage of the Cincinnati Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Diana Shnaider vs Elena Rybakina prediction
Diana Shnaider exacted revenge on Maja Chwalinska for her Roland Garros semi-final loss to the Pole, claiming a straight sets win. The Russian cruised through the opening set but found herself 4-1 down in the second before play was interrupted by rain. Shnaider then reeled off four consecutive games to earn the chance to serve for the match, only to be broken. The set eventually went to a tiebreak, where the Russian prevailed to complete a 6-2 7-6 (3) victory.
She now faces world number two Elena Rybakina after the Kazakh beat Magdalena Frech. Rybakina went an early break down in the first set but recovered to take the lead. Frech served to force a deciding set, but Rybakina turned things around to complete a 6-4 7-6 (2) victory.
Rybakina leads the head-to-head 1-0 after a victory in Stuttgart earlier this year. Shnaider has been one of the most consistent players over the past month, and she possesses the game to cause problems for the two-time Grand Slam singles champion.
Diana Shnaider vs Elena Rybakina tip: Over 20.5 games
