Aryna Sabalenka defeated Emma Raducanu 7–6, 4–6, 7–6 in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on hard court on 11 August 2025, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.37 to Raducanu's 3.4. The match proved competitive despite the odds disparity, with both players taking a set apiece before Sabalenka edged a tight final set. The result extends Sabalenka's record against Raducanu and reinforces her standing as a leading contender at the Cincinnati event, whilst Raducanu's loss ends her run in the tournament.