Here are our Tennis picks for Sunday 16 August 2026. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Leylah Fernandez vs Xiyu Wang: Leylah Fernandez to win the match, priced at -123 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Leylah Fernandez vs Xiyu Wang: Leylah Fernandez to win the match (-123)
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Leylah Fernandez faces Xiyu Wang at Cincinnati Open on Sunday 16 August 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Leylah Fernandez wins the match. It was priced at -123 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.10 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Recent form favors Fernandez, who holds a 40% win rate in her last five matches compared to Wang's 60%. On hard courts, Fernandez's serve stats show promise: she has a 66% first-serve percentage and wins 67% of first-serve points, while her second-serve points won stands at 44%. In contrast, Wang's first-serve points won rate is a concerning 71%, indicating vulnerability during critical moments. Fernandez's impressive break point save percentage (65%) further enhances her resilience against Wang's attacking play. Notably, her ace rate of 4.4% on hard courts outperforms Wang's 1.9%, highlighting her ability to generate free points. Overall, these stats demonstrate that Fernandez is well-positioned to capitalize on Wang's weaknesses, making her the strong value selection in this matchup.
Shuai Zhang vs Ann Li: Ann Li to win the match (-143)
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Shuai Zhang faces Ann Li at Cincinnati Open on Sunday 16 August 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Ann Li wins the match. It was priced at -143 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.00 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Ann Li presents strong value at 1.7 against Shuai Zhang based on recent form and serve performance. In her last five matches, Li has demonstrated resilience with an overall win rate of 40%, consistent with her hard court performances. Zhang struggles with serve metrics, particularly against opponents with solid first-serve percentages (Li's opponent average is 61.4% on hard courts). Meanwhile, Li's opponent's average points won off first serves is 76.2%, highlighting her ability to break serve effectively. Li's solid BP save rate (80%) and her opponent's high ace rate (11.4%) imply she can handle pressure situations well. Given these stats, Li's serving and returning capabilities position her as the more favorable side in this matchup.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Sara Bejlek: Barbora Krejcikova to win the match (-156)
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Barbora Krejcikova faces Sara Bejlek at Cincinnati Open on Sunday 16 August 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Barbora Krejcikova wins the match. It was priced at -156 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.40 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Krejcikova's recent form shows an impressive 80% win rate in her last five matches, demonstrating strong competitive consistency. In contrast, Bejlek's recent performance, specifically on hard courts, reveals vulnerabilities, especially in her serve metrics. Krejcikova's opponents have averaged a 63.4% first-serve percentage with a 75.6% points won rate on serve, indicating her ability to exploit serve weaknesses effectively. Additionally, Krejcikova excels in pressure situations, as underscored by her high break point save percentage. Considering these factors, Krejcikova's superior serving and recent form against Bejlek's struggles on hard courts provide a solid basis for this pick, making her the stronger contender in this matchup.
That is the model's read on today's Tennis card. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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