Tjen vs Andreeva Prediction 18 August 2026

Tjen reached this stage after defeating Viktorija Golubic (2-1) in the opening round. However, her recent results before Cincinnati were less convincing, with defeats against Liudmila Samsonova (0-2) and Anna Kalinskaya (1-2). Although Tjen can be dangerous when she finds rhythm from the baseline, she could struggle against an opponent capable of maintaining a high tempo and consistently putting pressure on her serve.

Andreeva also started her Cincinnati campaign with a straight-sets victory, beating Oleksandra Oliynykova (2-0). Before that, she lost to Leylah Fernandez (0-2) in Toronto but had previously defeated Karolina Pliskova (2-0). Her ability to redirect pace, attack from the baseline, and force opponents into uncomfortable rallies makes her particularly difficult to handle on hard courts.

This matchup should favor Andreeva because of her greater consistency and ability to control rallies. Tjen will need to serve efficiently and avoid allowing Andreeva to dictate points from the return. However, if Andreeva establishes her usual rhythm early, she should be able to create regular break opportunities and keep the match under control.

Andreeva's superior ranking, stronger recent level, and greater quality from the baseline make her the clear choice. Tjen can make the score competitive in patches, but Andreeva should have enough control to win comfortably and cover the handicap.

Andreeva -5 1.81