Caty McNally vs Anna Kalinskaya Prediction & Picks - WTA Cincinnati Open
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Fresh off a fine performance North of the Border, Caty McNally emerges as a hot pick among bettors to pull off an upset over Anna Kalinskaya.
Caesars Sportsbook offers McNally at +120 moneyline.
Current Form:
After reaching the third round of the 2026 Canadian Open, Caty McNally sustained her sharp form in Cincinnati, blowing by McCartney Kessler 6-3, 6-4. McNally won 73 percent of her first serves and broke five times to secure a relatively easy win over another solid American campaigner. McNally is now 6-2 in the North American hard-court swing.
Anna Kalinskaya eyes her fourth win of this swing against McNally. Kalinskaya reached the quarterfinals in Washington and the third round of the 2026 Canadian Open. The Russian is 12-9 on the hard court in 2026.
The Matchup: McNally and Kalinskaya are 1-1 in their head-to-head series. Ranked just outside the top 20, Kalinskaya is the favorite in this match, but McNally can no longer be overlooked with her surging form.
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Caty McNally vs Anna Kalinskaya Form
Caty McNally and Anna Kalinskaya Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Aug 13, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 7, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Aug 5, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Aug 3, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Jul 31, 2026 - Memphis Classic
Jul 30, 2026 - Memphis Classic
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Aug 6, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Aug 4, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Jul 31, 2026 - WTA Washington Citi Open
Jul 30, 2026 - WTA Washington Citi Open
Jul 28, 2026 - WTA Washington Citi Open
Jul 3, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Caty McNally against Anna Kalinskaya : Head to Head (H2H)
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100 %
Apr 2, 2025 - WTA Charleston Open
Caty McNally - Anna Kalinskaya Key Points
- Anna Kalinskaya is 12-9 on the hard courts in 2026.
- Anna Kalinskaya is 9-6 in second-round matches in 2026.
- Caty McNally is 6-2 in the North American hard-court swing.
- Caty McNally is 6-8 vs. top-50 players in 2026.
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Our Caty McNally vs Anna Kalinskaya Prediction
The Difference Maker: McNally rolls into her hometown tournament in Cincinnati with confidence at an all-time high after solid results in Memphis and Toronto.
Kalinskaya will always be a threat because of her pedigree and ranking. However, McNally appears to have unlocked another level in her game that should allow her to match up well with the second tier of contenders on the WTA Tour.
What to Expect: McNally draws support from the home crowd in Cincinnati to take down Kalinskaya in three sets. McNally’s shot-making and newfound composure will make all the difference in this match.
Fearless Forecast: Caty McNally wins 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Our betting prediction for Caty McNally vs. Anna Kalinskaya: Caty McNally will win
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