Peyton Stearns def. Harriet Dart 6-1, 7(8)-6(6) — Cincinnati Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Peyton Stearns defeated Harriet Dart 6-1, 7(8)-6(6) in the R128 of the Cincinnati Open 2026.

The return games separated them. Stearns broke four times from six chances against Dart's two of four, and the opener was gone inside six games, with breaks in game 2 for 2-0 and game 6 for 5-1. The qualifier did make her work late, breaking back in game 10 for 5-5 and saving a match point, but nine aces to three carried Stearns through the tiebreak, 1h 34m in. The win ends a two-match losing run stretching back to Toronto.

Match stats

Peyton Stearns: 9 aces, 63% first serves, 3 double faults, 4/6 break points. Harriet Dart: 3 aces, 100% first serves, 6 double faults, 2/4 break points.

Profiles: Peyton Stearns · Harriet Dart — Cincinnati Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Peyton Stearns and Harriet Dart.