The rising Clara Tauson faces Ajla Tomljanovic this afternoon in a Cincinnati Open second round that may give an indication of how deep she may go in this tournament.
Tauson’s momentum is undeniable. The 22-year-old is currently ranked No. 15 overall — a career high, powered by a title win in January at the ASB Classic in Auckland, and deep runs at tournaments throughout the year.
That includes appearances in the Final in Dubai in February, the Round of 16 at Wimbledon (where she lost to the eventual winner Iga Swiatek), and a semifinal appearance in Montreal this month, where she fell to the resurgent Naomi Osaka.
Her aggressive baseline game, heavy topspin, and improving serve have made her one of the most consistent performers on hard courts this season.
Tomljanovic, ranked outside the top 80, returns in good form after winning the Hong Kong 125 final against Tauson in October 2024, though with mainly first- or second-round exits lately.
Still, she’s displayed tactical variety and resilience, scoring wins against Peyton Stearns in Charleston. She brings veteran experience and counterpunching ability into this matchup.
Tauson–Tomljanovic Head-to-Head
Tomljanovic leads the head-to-head with a 2–1 lead, winning the last two matches, both on hard courts.
Prediction
Tauson in 2 straight sets. Tomljanovic dominates the head-to-head, but Tauson has shown significant improvement this year, and her best is yet to come.
How to Watch Clara Tauson vs. Ajla Tomljanovic
The match is expected to start at around 1:15 PM Eastern on Court 4 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Yastremska-Tomova.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Tauson-Tomljanovic match here.
If none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Tauson vs. Tomljanovic
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:15 PM Eastern (after Yastremska-Tomova)
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Court 4
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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