Elena Rybakina def. Taylor Townsend
6-3 6-4
Elena Rybakina defeated Taylor Townsend 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Cincinnati Open second round on hard courts on August 16, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elena Rybakina | Taylor Townsend |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 48 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 66 | 77 |
| Second serve points won % | 72 | 32 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
| Serve rating | 114 | 110 |
| Return rating | 109 | 56 |
Win Probability
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Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Taylor Townsend |
|---|---|---|
| Country | KAZ | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1999 | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Height | 184 | 170 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 8,316 | 813 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,128 | 1,851 |
| Career W-L | 308–129 | 71–87 |
| Career earnings | $29,663,842 | $9,262,669 |
Path
Elena Rybakina's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Elena Rybakina's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Frech | 6-4 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 2026 | R32 |
Taylor Townsend's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Osorio | 3-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 13, 2026 | R128 |