
Sara Bejlek defeated Karolina Pliskova in the Round of 128 of the Cincinnati hard-court tournament, winning 6-0, 6-2. Bejlek hit 0 aces and 2 double faults, while Pliskova had 2 aces and 9 double faults. Bejlek converted 67% of her break points and won 6 service breaks to Pliskova's 1.
Pliskova has made a remarkable return from severe ankle surgery that sidelined her for nearly all of 2025, climbing back into the top 70 with strong results in Australia and Madrid.
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| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Nottingham | R32 | grass | Karolina Pliskova | 6-2 2-6 |
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Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Toss-up · Too close to call
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
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Bejlek S.: 1 day rest · 3 matches, 62 games (7d) · Pliskova K.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 14 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About