Sara Bejlek vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Third Round

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Sara Bejlek takes on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the third-round of the Cincinnati Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 18 August 2026 at 10:00 pm

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

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Sara Bejlek vs Ekaterina Alexandrova ticket information

Sara Bejlek vs Ekaterina Alexandrova prediction

Sara Bejlek produced a fine display as she beat compatriot and two-time Grand Slam singles champion Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets to advance at the Cincinnati Open. Bejlek defended brilliantly throughout and forced errors from her opponent as she wrapped up a 7-6 (5) 6-4 victory. She is into the third-round of a WTA tournament for the first time in two years.

Ekaterina Alexandrova will be her next opponent after the Russian got past Anna Blinkova in the second-round. Alexandrova went a set down and struggled to hold serve throughout the match, but she eventually came through to win 6-7 (5) 6-4 7-5 after two hours and 40 minutes.

This is a rematch of this year’s Abu Dhabi Open final, which saw Bejlek beat Alexandrova in straight sets to win her first tour-level title. She will have the psychological edge after that victory, while she was also the more convincing of the two players in the previous round.

Sara Bejlek vs Ekaterina Alexandrova tip: Sara Bejlek to win