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Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-AliassimeCincinnati Open ATP Quarter-finals: prediction, predicted score & key players

Jannik Sinner

Win probability

82%

vs

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Win probability

18%

Sinner 82%18% Auger-Aliassime
Predicted score
6–2, 6–3

2–0

Start
Order of play TBC
Venue
Cincinnati
Format
Best of 3

hard court

Aug 202616SunQuarter-finals

Cincinnati Open ATP Quarter-finals on 16 Aug 2026: our projection has Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime, with Jannik Sinner the 82% favourite and a predicted score of 6–2, 6–3.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

Jannik Sinner is the projected favourite at 82% over Felix Auger-Aliassime (18%) in the Cincinnati Open ATP Quarter-finals. It is a strong lean, not a lock.

Lean: Jannik SinnerCourt: hard courtFormat: best of 3Tie-break: 37%

Cincinnati Open ATP moves into the Quarter-finals on Sunday 16 August 2026, with play at Cincinnati. A Masters 1000 on fast hard courts, held the fortnight before the US Open.

Our projection has Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime as the headline match of the Quarter-finals. It comes from a projected bracket built on our reference player pool, not from the official draw, so the confirmed pairing can differ. Eight are left in the event, and the four winners go through to the semi-finals.

Jannik Sinner is a flat, powerful baseliner who takes the ball early and returns with pace. Felix Auger-Aliassime is a serve-first player with a heavy forehand and a strong indoor record. On medium-pace hard court, our model leans Jannik Sinner, mainly through return.

Match ticket

Match details

Date
Sunday 16 August 2026
Tournament
Cincinnati Open ATP
Round
Quarter-finals
Category
ATP Masters 1000
Venue
Cincinnati, USA
Main court
Center Court, Lindner Family Tennis Center
Surface
hard court (medium pace)
Format
Singles, best of three sets
Ranking points
1,000 ranking points
Tour
ATP tour
Projected pairing
Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (projection, not the official draw)

Pairings are projected. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Projected line-up

Cincinnati Open ATP Quarter-finals predictions

Projected quarter-finals pairings from our bracket model, with the headline match first. Percentages are for the first-named player.

  1. Jannik SinnerITACANFelix Auger-Aliassime
    82%18%
  2. Carlos AlcarazESPITAFlavio Cobolli
    86%14%
  3. Novak DjokovicSRBFRAArthur Fils
    80%20%
  4. Karen KhachanovRUSCZEJiri Lehecka
    48%52%

Projected title favourite for this event: Jannik Sinner.

These pairings are projections from our reference player pool, not the official draw.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

We compare Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime on four factors: fit for hard court, serve, return and recent form. The combined lean is Jannik Sinner at 82%.

Model lean

Jannik Sinner

82% to win · 64-point gap

Sinner 82%18% Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner is the strong pick because of a clear edge in return. Felix Auger-Aliassime keeps a 18% chance, mostly through serve and match-day variance.

Projected pairing: this comes from our reference player pool, so treat it as the shape of the round, not a confirmed order of play. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Medium-pace hard court conditions sit between serve-led and baseline styles, which widens the gap between the two players' styles.

Jannik SinnerFelix Auger-Aliassime
  • 73Surface fitRated on hard court27
  • 48ServeFirst-serve weapon and hold games52
  • 78ReturnBreak-point pressure22
  • 75Recent formLevel over recent events25

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to matter in this round on hard court: the two headline players and the next-best names from the projected bracket.

  • Italy

    ATP

    Jannik Sinner

    Baseline power · Elite return

    Impact84%

  • Canada

    ATP

    Felix Auger-Aliassime

    Big serve · Forehand

    Impact71%

  • Spain

    ATP

    Carlos Alcaraz

    All-court · Clay & grass

    Impact81%

  • Serbia

    ATP

    Novak Djokovic

    Best return · Big-match pedigree

    Impact77%

Names, countries and playing styles are real. Impact scores are a model reference. They are not a confirmed draw or line-up, so check the official order of play close to the match.

Scoreboard model

Predicted score & set markets

Jannik Sinner is projected to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 2–0, 6–2, 6–3. The next table shows how the set and games markets line up around that call.

Predicted score

6–2, 6–3

Jannik Sinner to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2–0

Every figure is an indicative model, not a live price. Sets and games are derived from a best of three sets format on hard court.

Set score probability

  • Sinner 2–053.2%
  • Sinner 2–128.8%
  • Auger-Aliassime 2–110.7%
  • Auger-Aliassime 2–07.3%

  • Total games

    19–25

    Line 22.5. Average 22.1 games.

  • Tie-break

    37%

    About 18% per set.

  • Total aces

    14–21

    Sinner ~9, Auger-Aliassime ~9.

  • Match length

    1h 36m–2h 02m

    About 2.4 sets expected.

Model lean for each tennis market
MarketModel leanWhy
Match winnerJannik Sinner 82%strong lean over Felix Auger-Aliassime (18%).
Set bettingJannik Sinner 2–02–0 for Sinner carries 53%. A deciding set is 40%.
Total gamesUnder 22.5Model average is 22.1 games, in a range of 19–25.
Games handicapSinner −5.5Sinner is projected to win by about 6 more games than Auger-Aliassime.
Tie-break in matchNo 63%About 18% per set on hard court.
First set winnerSinner 71%Auger-Aliassime takes at least one set 47% of the time.
Total aces14–21Sinner about 9, Auger-Aliassime about 9.
Match length1h 36m–2h 02mBased on 2.4 sets at hard court pace.

Popular tennis betting markets

The markets followers look at most for this match, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match winner

    Back the player or nation you expect to win the match, whatever the score.

    Model lean: Jannik Sinner at 82%.

    How this market works

  • Set betting

    Pick the exact set score of a best of three sets match, such as 2–0.

    Most likely: Sinner 2–0, then a deciding set at 40%.

    How this market works

  • Total games

    Bet over or under a games line. Close, serve-led matches push the total up.

    Under 22.5 at a 22.1-game average.

    How this market works

  • Games handicap

    Give or take games to level up a mismatch, so the favourite has to win by a margin.

    Sinner −5.5 sits near the model's margin.

    How this market works

  • Tie-break market

    Predict whether any set reaches 6–6 and needs a tie-break.

    37% for at least one tie-break in the match.

    How this market works

  • Live tennis markets

    Prices move point by point, so first-set and break-of-serve lines can swing quickly.

    Auger-Aliassime steals a set 47% of the time, which is why live lines matter.

    How this market works

The case for this match

Why bet this match?

  • A clear storyline

    Jannik Sinner carry a strong lean, so the interest is in the score and games markets, where the favourite still has to convert.

  • The court shapes the markets

    Medium-pace hard court. It moves the total games line and the tie-break chance (37%), so surface reading is part of the edge.

  • Depth of markets

    Winner, set score, total games, handicap, tie-break, aces and first-set lines all exist for a ATP Masters 1000 quarter-finals, so you can pick the one that matches what you actually think.

  • Live pricing

    A best of three sets match has many turning points. Break points and set momentum move live prices, and our model shows a 47% chance the underdog takes a set.

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Fixture guide

About Cincinnati Open ATP Quarter-finals

The Cincinnati Open ATP is a ATP Masters 1000 event, worth 1,000 ranking points to the champion. A Masters 1000 on fast hard courts, held the fortnight before the US Open.

The Quarter-finals is played on hard court at Center Court, Lindner Family Tennis Center. Players start with the opening fixture listed, and the Semi-finals follows on 19 Aug 2026.

Our schedule lists 3 rounds for this event: Quarter-finals on 16 Aug 2026, Semi-finals on 19 Aug 2026, Final on 23 Aug 2026. Order of play is published by the tournament the day before and can change with weather.

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Answers

Questions about Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime

  1. The Quarter-finals is listed for Sunday 16 August 2026. Our schedule shows 3 rounds for this event: Quarter-finals on 16 Aug 2026, Semi-finals on 19 Aug 2026, Final on 23 Aug 2026.

  2. Our model leans Jannik Sinner at 82%, with Felix Auger-Aliassime at 18%. This is a projection built on a reference player pool, not the official draw, and it is not a guarantee of the result.

  3. Jannik Sinner is projected to win 2–0, 6–2, 6–3. Straight sets carry 61% and a deciding set 40%.

  4. The Quarter-finals is held in Cincinnati, USA, with the main court at Center Court, Lindner Family Tennis Center. The surface is hard court, which plays at a medium pace.

  5. Singles matches are best of three sets. Eight are left in the event, and the four winners go through to the semi-finals.

  6. No. Pairings are set by the official draw, which is not part of our schedule data. We show a projected pairing from our reference player pool so you can see the shape of the round. Check the tournament's order of play for the confirmed match.

  7. Jannik Sinner (ITA), Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN), Carlos Alcaraz (ESP), Novak Djokovic (SRB). These are reference names from our model and not confirmed line-ups.

  8. Common markets are match winner, set betting, total games, games handicap, tie-break, first-set winner and total aces. Prices move live, and our figures here are model references only.

  9. The champion earns 1,000 ranking points. The Quarter-finals winner moves a step closer to that total.

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