Alina Korneeva vs Coco Gauff Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA National Bank Open

Prediction published on 08/08/2026, 19:07  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 08/08/2026 at 20:00 in Tennis Predictions

In-form qualifier Alina Korneeva faces fourth seed Cori Gauff in the fourth round of the 2026 Canadian Open. Gauff is also enjoying a good run, and having won via a decider in five of her last seven outings, our prediction tips this match to go all the way.

The winner of their first career meeting will play Alexandra Eala or Belinda Bencic in the quarter-finals. Korneeva is having an exciting season and will approach this match, one of the biggest in her career, brimming with confidence.

The teenager has won 36 matches already, resulting in two titles outside the tour. This week in Canada, she has won four matches in a row, registering the last three in straight sets. Korneeva, who has shot up 17 places in the live ranking to 72nd, defeated Iva Jovic in the last round.

Gauff advanced to the fourth round at the expense of 29th seed Maria Sakkari, whom she defeated in straight sets. Competing in Canada for a third time, Gauff is looking to win her first title of the year.

The American, who is a former Canadian Open quarter-finalist, has compiled a 33-12 record. She has finished as runner-up twice, both times in WTA 1000 events.

Gauff, the world number four, also made it to the semi-finals at Wimbledon before arriving in Toronto.