Gauff vs Rybakina Prediction 11 September 2026

Gauff is ranked No. 4 in the WTA rankings, while Rybakina is ranked second.

Gauff has reached the semi-final without dropping a set. She defeated Mirra Andreeva (2:1), Iva Jovic (2:0), Cristina Bucsa (2:0), Paula Badosa (2:0) and Zeynep Sonmez (2:0). Her latest four victories all came in straight sets, showing strong consistency throughout the tournament.

Rybakina has also been dominant in New York. She beat Qinwen Zheng (2:1), Naomi Osaka (2:0), Yulia Starodubtseva (2:0), Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (2:0) and Thea Frodin (2:0). Like Gauff, she has won four of her last five matches in straight sets and has looked highly efficient on hard courts.

The matchup has the potential to produce a competitive contest between two players in excellent form. Both have reached the semi-final with only one three-set match in their last five outings. Their recent results suggest that neither player should have an easy path through the match, making a high total a reasonable option.

With the total set at 21.5 games, the bet can be supported by the quality and consistency shown by both players. Even if one player wins, the current form of Gauff and Rybakina makes a close set or a three-set match plausible.

Over 21.5 games at 1.67