Elena Rybakina faces Madison Keys tonight in what promises to be a tight fourth-round battle at the Cincinnati Open.
Rybakina, currently world No. 11, enters with renewed momentum after two tough three-set wins in Cincinnati. In her third-round match against Elise Mertens, Rybakina momentarily struggled with her serve but ultimately showcased her power.
Keys, this year’s Australian Open champion, counters with her marathon-tested grit. She overcame a 1-6 first-set loss to the 23-year-old Eva Lys in the second round to come back and win after a third-set tiebreaker.
By comparison, her third round match against Aoi Ito was smooth sailing, winning the second set 6-0 after a competitive 6-4 first set.
Rybakina, ranked No. 10, is carrying solid momentum from back-to-back semifinal runs in Washington and Montreal, powered by her aggressive serve and penetrating baseline game. Her 2025 hard-court record of 23–9 underlines her consistency at the top level.
Rybakina–Keys Head-to-Head
Keys leads the rivalry 3–2, including a 2–1 advantage on outdoor hard courts. Keys won their most recent meeting, at the Australian Open this year, defeating Rybakina in three sets.
Prediction
Rybakina in 3 tight sets. This matchup promises to be a battle. Keys’ ability to weather pressure and push rallies matches well with Rybakina’s power. Expect fluctuating momentum, with Rybakina ultimately prevailing thanks to a sharper serve in clutch moments.
How to Watch Elena Rybakina vs. Madison Keys
The Elena Rybakina-Madison Keys match is now expected to start at around 6:25 PM Eastern on Grandstand Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
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 Rybakina-Keys match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Rybakina vs. Keys
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Expected Start Time: 6:25 PM Eastern
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Grandstand Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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