Linda Noskova vs Clara Tauson Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Cincinnati Open

Prediction published on 17/08/2026, 01:16  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 17/08/2026 at 01:19 in Tennis Predictions

Linda Noskova, the sixth seed at the Cincinnati Open, has a date with Clara Tauson in the third round. This will be the third meeting between the two players and also the third meeting on a hard court. Tauson has the head-to-head advantage in this fixture, but with three defeats in four recent outings, our prediction swings to Noskova.

Noskova is on the hunt for her third title of the season and will target going deeper in Cincinnati following her second-round exit in Toronto. She has this season claimed the Berlin and Wimbledon titles.

The Czech beat Katie Boulter in straight sets in the last round, and this will be the second time she features in the third round here. The 21-year-old, seventh in the live ranking, has compiled a 30-12 record.

Clara Tauson is on a mission to go three up against Noskova. She won their earlier two duels in Dubai and the Australian Open, both in 2025.

In her opening round here in Cincinnati, Tauson beat Peyton Stearns in three sets. A grueling match saw the two battle for two hours and 50 minutes, meaning fatigue will be another of Tauson’s concerns.

She has spent over 1.5 hours more than Noskova on the court, and that could be a factor. Making her third appearance here, Tauson is playing in the main draw for the first time. She is placed 44th in the live ranking, having so far compiled a 14-18 record.