Clara Tauson takes on Veronika Kudermetova on Wednesday afternoon in a Cincinnati Open third-round match rescheduled from Tuesday.
Tauson, the world No. 15, is enjoying a breakout 2025, highlighted by a title in Auckland and a runner-up finish at the Dubai WTA 1000, where she knocked off several top players.
She followed that with a deep run in Montreal, falling to Naomi Osaka in the semifinals. With a powerful baseline game and improved consistency, she arrives in Cincinnati as one of the tournament’s in-form threats.
However, her second-round win over Ajla Tomljanovic turned into a draining two-and-a-half-hour battle, raising questions about her form and stamina during the long American hard-court stretch.
Kudermetova, ranked around No. 40, counters with veteran savvy and a doubles-champion pedigree — including her recent Wimbledon doubles crown. She has found her groove in Cincinnati, producing steady wins built on controlled aggression and experience.
Tauson–Kudermetova Head-to-Head
This is their first meeting on the WTA Tour.
Prediction
Tauson in 2 tight sets. Her rising confidence, hard-court form, and depth in her game give her the clear edge. Kudermetova’s experience provides a sturdy challenge, Tauson’s
Where to Watch Clara Tauson vs. Veronika Kudermetova
Due to yesterday’s storm, the Clara Tauson-Veronika Kudermetova match will now be played on Wednesday on Court 3, with an expected start time of 12:00 PM Eastern.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, which is available on Amazon Prime Video for free here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Tauson-Kudermetova match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Tauson vs. Kudermetova
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Expected Start Time: 12:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Court 3
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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