Aryna Sabalenka def. Talia Gibson 6-2, 7(7)-6(2) — Cincinnati Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Talia Gibson 6-2, 7(7)-6(2) in the R64 of the Cincinnati Open 2026.

Ten of Sabalenka's 13 aces arrived in the second set, the one she came closest to handing back. The top seed broke in game 11 for 6-5, was broken straight back in game 12, and needed 1:51 and four breaks from seven chances to move past a 74th-ranked opponent who saved five match points before the tiebreak. Seven double faults left Gibson no margin to work with, and Sabalenka goes through at the Cincinnati Open.

Match stats

Aryna Sabalenka: 13 aces, 59% first serves, 2 double faults, 4/7 break points. Talia Gibson: 2 aces, 48% first serves, 7 double faults, 2/3 break points.

Profiles: Aryna Sabalenka · Talia Gibson — Cincinnati Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Aryna Sabalenka and Talia Gibson.