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Peyton Stearns news
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The gist
Peyton Stearns beat Harriet Dart 6-1, 7-6 (6) at the Cincinnati Open. She advances to face Clara Tauson in the Round of 64.
Background
Peyton Stearns, a WTA player ranked No. 53, grew up just 5 miles from the Lindner Family Tennis Center, making the Cincinnati Open a hometown tournament. She won her opening match against qualifier Harriet Dart in straight sets, marking her second consecutive year with a main draw win there. The win sets up a third career meeting with Clara Tauson, who beat Stearns earlier this season in Dubai.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026Stearns holds a pre-tournament press conference, discussing her hometown return and winning the Red Bull Baseline trophy.
- Aug 14, 2026Stearns defeats Harriet Dart 6-1, 7-6 (6) in the first round, saving set points in the second-set tiebreaker.
- recentlyStearns is scheduled to play Clara Tauson in the Round of 64.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Cincinnati Open reported Stearns's win, noting she joins Caty McNally as local players advancing.
- Player
- Stearns said of Tauson: 'She's a good player. These courts are quick, so her ball is going to come fast. I need to be ready to be quick and move a little bit.'