The 2023 Cincinnati Open enters a crucial stage as the men’s and women’s quarterfinals will be played on Friday, August 18. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in action today. Get the Djokovic v Fritz & Alcaraz v Purcell predictions and tips for the matches played today.
Below are the predictions and tips for the sixth day’s action at the Cincinnati Open to be played on Friday.
Cincinnati Open 2023 Predictions & Tips for Friday, August 18
Swiatek v Vondrousova Predictions
While Swiatek is an overwhelming favourite, Vondrousova is coming off a title win at Wimbledon and could put up a steady display. Still backing a Swiatek win and in all probabilities in straight sets as well.
Read the full preview of the Swiatek v Vondrousova match here.
Tip: Swiatek to win in straight sets: 4/5 (with bet365)
Hurkacz v Popyrin Predictions:
While Popyrin has been doing it quite nicely, Hurkacz’s form is something to behold and he will be our pick to win it and probably do that in straight sets too.
Read the full preview of the Hurkacz v Popyrin match here.
Tip: Hurkacz to win in straight sets: 5/6 (with bet365)
Alcaraz v Purcell Predictions:
Alcaraz has had a few challenges against him here and it might not be too different for him here either.
Read the full preview of the Alcaraz v Purcell match here.
Tip: Over 19.5 games in the match: 5/6 (with bet365)
Sabalenka v Jabeur Predictions:
Having gone down to Jabeur in the Wimbledon semifinal, Sabalenka will be looking to get her revenge. She has been far more successful on hard courts than the Tunisian, particularly this year. While Jabeur is 6-4 on the surface, Sabalenka is 23-4 in 2023. So, Sabalenka will be a slight favourite to advance.
Read the full preview of the Sabalenka v Jabeur match here.
Tip: Over 22.5 games in the match: 5/6 (with bet365)
Djokovic v Fritz Predictions:
Djokovic should come through but we do think that Fritz might not make it easy as he looks to fight his way to challenging the world number two. We might even see a third set here.
Read the full preview of the Djokovic v Fritz match here.
Tip: Games Handicap Djokovic -3.5: 8/11 (with bet365)
Muchova v Bouzkova Predictions
Muchova has fared better than Bouzkova this season. She has a superior career record than Bouzkova, but wll be a bit tired after another three-set contest. Bouzkova could take advantage of that. Expect a good contest with Muchova edging through.
Read the full preview of the Muchova v Bouzkova match here.
Tip: Muchova to win: 1/2 (with bet365)
Gauff v Paolini Predictions
Given Gauff’s form, it’s tough to see a result other than a straight-set win for the American.
Read the full preview of the Gauff v Paolini match here.
Tip: Gauff to win in straight sets: 4/9 (with bet365)
Zverev v Mannarino Predictions
Zverev is in far too good a touch to mess this up we feel but Mannarino could put up a fight given all that has happened this season for him.
Read the full preview of the Zverev v Mannarino match here.
Tip: Zverev to win in straight sets: 5/6 (with bet365)
The 2023 Cincinnati Open will be played from August 13 to 20. You can get all the tennis betting news with our tennis betting blog here. Also get rest of the tennis match previews here.