Taylor Townsend vs Diana Shnaider Prediction & Picks - WTA US Open
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Bettors should take a closer look at Diana Shnaider, who currently offers +150 to win straight sets over Taylor Townsend in the third round of the 2026 US Open.
Current Form:
Taylor Townsend stormed into the third round in dangerous form after posting back-to-back sweeps of Maja Chwalinska, 6-2, 6-3, and Taylah Preston, 6-1, 6-1. Ranked 96th in the world, Townsend is 15-7 on hard courts and 20-12 overall in a solid 2026 singles campaign.
Diana Shnaider also entered the third round unscathed after beating former world No.1 Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 7-6. The 16th-ranked Shnaider, who reached the quarterfinals in Toronto, also swept Daria Snigur 6-0, 6-4 in the first round.
The Matchup: Townsend and Shnaider will play against each other for the first time.
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Taylor Townsend vs Diana Shnaider Form
Taylor Townsend and Diana Shnaider Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Sep 2, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 31, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 16, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 13, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 7, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Aug 5, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Sep 2, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 31, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 19, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 17, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 15, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 10, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Taylor Townsend - Diana Shnaider Key Points
- Taylor Townsend is 15-7 on the hard court in 2026.
- Taylor Townsend is 0-2 in third-round matches in 2026.
- Diana Shnaider is 17-10 on the hard court in 2026.
- Diana Shnaider is 4-5 in third-round matches in 2026.
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Our Taylor Townsend vs Diana Shnaider Prediction
Key Stats: Aside from her 0-2 record in the third round, Taylor Townsend is also 0-6 against top-20 players in 2026.
What to Expect: Shnaider outguns Townsend in this matchup. The Russian has all kinds of shots to neutralize Townsend’s aggressive all-court style. It’s going to be a fun match, but again, Shnaider’s main asset is her ability to adapt and adjust to her opponent’s game.
Fearless Forecast: Diana Shnaider wins 6-4, 6-4
Our betting prediction for Diana Shnaider vs. Taylor Townsend: Diana Shnaider 2-0 Sets
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