Iga Swiatek arrives at the Cincinnati Open with both confidence and motivation. She recently claimed a historic Wimbledon title with a 6‑0, 6‑0 final, becoming the first woman in the Open Era to not drop a game in a Grand Slam final, underscoring her clay- and grass-court ascendancy.
She’s been a fixture in the semifinals of tournaments this year. And there’s little reason to see why she won’t do the same in Cincinnati, despite her relatively early exit in Montreal at the hands of the ascending Clara Tauson.
Potapova, ranked No. 45, steps in with confidence after a strong first-round win in Cincinnati over Laura Siegemund. The former junior No. 1 blends varied offense with aggressive baseline play, presenting a stylistic contrast to Swiatek. However, wins against top 5-ranked players have proved to be elusive for Potapova over the past two years.
Swiatek–Potapova Head-to-Head
Swiatek leads their head-to-head 1–0, having double-bageled Potapova 6‑0, 6‑0 at the 2024 French Open fourth round.
Prediction
Swiatek in 2 straight sets. Her Wimbledon dominance, combined with an elite head-to-head advantage and proven hard-court firepower, all make her the clear favorite.
How to Watch Iga Swiatek vs Anastasia Potapova
The Iga Swiatek–Anastasia Potapova match is scheduled for 11:00 AM Eastern as the first match of the day on Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio.
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 Swiatek-Potapova match here.
Should 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.
Swiatek vs. Potapova
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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