This market refers to the tennis match between Sorana Cirstea and Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open, originally scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 10:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Sorana Cirstea' if Sorana Cirstea advances against Jessica Pegula.
This market will resolve to 'Jessica Pegula' if Jessica Pegula advances against Sorana Cirstea.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, 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: Sorana Cirstea vs Jessica Pegula
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Sorana Cirstea260Game context
Jessica Pegula enters the Cincinnati Open round of 16 as the clear favorite against Sorana Cirstea, backed by her world No. 3 ranking, 40-11 record in 2026, and recent titles in Charleston and Dubai. The American has won her last two matches convincingly, including a straight-sets victory over Emma Navarro, while maintaining a strong hard-court record and a 2-0 head-to-head edge, though their prior meetings predate 2023. Cirstea, ranked around No. 19 with a 34-12 mark, arrives with momentum after a first-round bye and wins over Nikola Bartunkova and Anna Kalinskaya, the latter ending in retirement. Both players compete on outdoor hard courts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, where Pegula’s consistency and return game have historically prevailed, though Cirstea’s recent form and slight rest advantage could keep the contest competitive.
