The Cincinnati finals are coming after what was a very exciting week of tennis. This year, the finals promise 2 thrilling encounters: Jannik Sinner vs. Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka.
As the tournament reaches its climax, let’s dive into what you can expect from these matchups.
Cincinnati Finals 2024 Preview
Men: Jannik Sinner vs. Frances Tiafoe
Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner has been on a tear this season, continuing to build on his impressive career. At just 23, Sinner’s rise has been meteoric, especially after winning the Australian Open in statement fashion. As the year has continued, he has been a consistent presence in the latter stages of tournaments.
Sinner’s path to Cincinnati finals has been a testament to his skill and resilience. His recent form hasn´t been the best due to health issues. However to reach this stage sinner beat the likes of Zverev, Rublev, and Michelsen.
Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe has made headlines with his electrifying recent performances and is known charismatic presence on the court. Tiafoe has had a really difficult year, but his tennis has vastly improved in his home country, where he usually comes to life.
Tiafoe’s run to the Cincinnati finals has been nothing short of impressive. He has demonstrated his capability to rise to the occasion, particularly in front of a home crowd. To reach this stage, he beat Rune, Lehecka, and Musetti.
Prediction
Sinner and Tiafoe have not faced each other frequently, which adds an element of unpredictability to this Cincinnati final match.
Sinner’s form and play should be strong. However, Tiafoe is on a hot streak and will have the crowd backing him. The key to victory for Sinner will be maintaining his composure and using his powerful groundstrokes to dictate play. For Tiafoe, the challenge will be to capitalize on his home advantage and utilize his athleticism to unsettle Sinner.
Our Pick: Sinner
Women: Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka
Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula has had a very strong month of August. Her impressive run in Toronto and now in the Cincinnati finals show that she is probably playing her best tennis of the year.
Pegula’s familiarity and comfort in the hard court, along with her ability to perform well under pressure make her a formidable opponent.
Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka is an extremely talented player known for her aggressive and powerful game. The Belarusian’s heavy groundstrokes and dominant serving have been key components of her success this season, including her Australian Open triumph.
Her performance in the Cincinnati finals Open has been a continuation of her strong hard-court form, after beating her white whale (Swiatek), Sabalenka will be fighting for yet another Masters 1000 title.
Prediction
Pegula and Sabalenka have faced each other a few times, with Sabalenka holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record (4-2). This Cincinnati Finals match will look to be very competitive. As it promises to be a battle of power versus precision, with Sabalenka’s aggression clashing against Pegula’s tactical play.
Pegula will need to neutralize Sabalenka’s powerful shots and execute her game plan effectively. For Sabalenka, maintaining her aggressive play and capitalizing on key moments will be essential.
Our Pick: Pegula
Final Thoughts
The Cincinnati Finals look to be very exciting. Sinner and Tiafoe will provide an interesting matchup while Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka will battle it out with their contrasting styles in the women’s final.
Be sure to stay tuned for all the matchups before the US Open. For more tennis insights and updates, check out our other posts on upcoming tournaments and player performances.
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