The Cincinnati Open women\u2019s singles draw is out, and it certainly makes for interesting reading.<\/p>\n
The 94-player draw has thrown up plenty of big storylines, with a stacked top half of the draw attracting particular attention in recent days<\/a>.<\/p>\n World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka<\/a> returns to the event as the defending champion, with second seed and 2023 Coco Gauff<\/a> looking to bounce back from a disappointing Canadian Open singles campaign.<\/p>\n With Iga Swiatek<\/a> also in the field, all eyes will be on who can triumph at the prestigious WTA 1000 event.<\/p>\n Here, we make our women\u2019s singles predictions.<\/p>\n Projected QF<\/strong>: (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs (6) Madison Keys<\/p>\n Having skipped the Canadian Open, Sabalenka\u2019s US Open prep begins in Cincinnati, though the draw gods have been far from kind in a brutal first quarter.<\/p>\n The world No 1 could face Marketa Vondrousova, who beat her in Berlin, in round two, with a potential third-round versus 30th seed Emma Raducanu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Former US Open champion Raducanu\u2019s form has improved notably in recent months, though, as her Wimbledon loss to Sabalenka showed<\/a>, there is still a slight gulf between her and the very top.<\/p>\n Should Sabalenka progress to round four, she could face 13th seed and fellow big-hitter Liudmila Samsonova, before a projected quarter-final versus sixth seed Keys.<\/p>\n Champion here in 2019, Keys may have to beat 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and ninth seed Elena Rybakina to reach the last eight.<\/p>\n Prediction: Sabalenka def Rybakina<\/em><\/p>\n Projected QF<\/strong>: (3) Iga Swiatek vs (5) Amanda Anisimova<\/p>\n Could we get a Wimbledon final rematch in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals? It seems more than possible.<\/p>\n Swiatek\u2019s rampant win over Anisimova at the All England Club<\/a> showcased she was back at her best, though the Pole looked ragged in a shock Montreal loss to Clara Tauson this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Pole\u2019s early draw looks manageable, with potential round-three opponent Marta Kostyuk an injury concern, though Canadian Open sensation Victoria Mboko could await in round four.<\/p>\n Anisimova\u2019s post-Wimbledon return in Montreal was solid enough to suggest there won\u2019t be a mental hangover, though the American is in a tricky part of the draw.<\/p>\n The fifth seed could face an early test against 28th seed Anna Kalinskaya in round three, with big-hitting 12th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova potentially waiting in round four.<\/p>\n Prediction: Swiatek def Alexandrova<\/em><\/p>\n Exclusive:\u00a0Coco Gauff told exactly how her serving issues could be solved \u2018in an hour\u2019 by legendary coach<\/a><\/p>\n Victoria Mboko seals incredible rankings breakthrough\u00a0with thrilling\u00a0Canadian Open win over Elena Rybakina<\/a><\/p>\n Projected QF<\/strong>: (8) Emma Navarro vs (4) Jessica Pegula.<\/p>\n Neither Navarro nor Pegula has been in consistent form in recent weeks, suggesting there could be an opening in this quarter for a handful of players.<\/p>\n Runner-up to Sabalenka back in 2024, Pegula\u2019s early draw looks comfortable enough on paper, with 31st seed Magda Linette potentially her first real test.<\/p>\n However, a round-four clash against 16th seed Tauson \u2013 a Montreal semi-finalist \u2013 or 17th seed Belinda Bencic would not be easy in the slightest.<\/p>\n Eighth seed Navarro does not have an easy draw at all, however, with the American potentially up against the dangerous Polina Kudermetova in round two to start with.<\/p>\n The much-improved McCartney Kessler, seeded 29th, could await her compatriot in round three, with 11th seed and 2023 runner-up Karolina Muchova also a potential factor here.<\/p>\n Prediction: Tauson def Kessler<\/em><\/p>\n Projected QF<\/strong>: (7) Jasmine Paolini vs (2) Coco Gauff<\/p>\n Gauff stormed to the Cincinnati title in 2023, but was then beaten in the opening match of her title defence in 2024; how will she fare in 2025?<\/p>\n The American\u2019s serve proved problematic in Montreal<\/a>, and she does not have an easy draw early on, with her Wimbledon conqueror, 32nd seed Dayana Yastremska, a probable round-three rival.<\/p>\n Further dangers could also trouble Gauff, with 23rd seed Jelana Ostapenko a potential round-four rival, with the resurgent Naomi Osaka also in the quarter.<\/p>\n The Japanese has the advantage of a round-one bye following her Canadian Open run, and could face 10th seed Elina Svitolina for the second straight event, the two potentially meeting in round three.<\/p>\n Seventh seed Paolini could also face Osaka in the fourth round, though the Italian may have to battle past the big-hitting Ashlyn Krueger first.<\/p>\n Prediction: Osaka def Ostapenko<\/em><\/p>\n Sabalenka def Swiatek<\/p>\n Tauson def Osaka<\/p>\n Sabalenka def Tauson<\/p>\n Read Next<\/strong>:\u00a0Who will win the Cincinnati Open? Our men\u2019s predictions, ft. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz<\/a><\/p>\n The post Cincinnati Open women\u2019s singles predictions: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff search for hard-court form<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Cincinnati Open women\u2019s singles draw is out, and it certainly makes for interesting reading. The 94-player draw has thrown up plenty of big storylines, with a stacked top half of the draw attracting particular attention in recent days. 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