This market refers to the tennis match between Sara Bejlek and Coco Gauff in the Cincinnati Open, originally scheduled for August 22, 2026 at 7:30PM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Sara Bejlek' if Sara Bejlek advances against Coco Gauff.
This market will resolve to 'Coco Gauff' if Coco Gauff advances against Sara Bejlek.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or a winner has not been determined by September 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (14 days after the scheduled start), this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The primary resolution source will be official information from the WTA Tour. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Cincinnati Open: Sara Bejlek vs Coco Gauff
Game context
Coco Gauff enters the Cincinnati Open semifinal as the clear favorite against unseeded Sara Bejlek, reflecting her No. 4 ranking, 2023 title at the event, and strong hard-court record alongside five WTA 1000 semifinals in 2026. The American advanced comfortably with a 6-2 6-2 quarterfinal win over Marta Kostyuk, showing improved net play and consistent baseline pressure. Bejlek, ranked No. 35, has generated significant momentum with five straight victories, including upsets of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, and multiple Grand Slam champions, reaching her first WTA 1000 semifinal after a rapid ranking climb. Their first career meeting on outdoor hard courts favors Gauff's experience and athleticism, though Bejlek's improved confidence and recent form create realistic upset potential in the night session.
