Overview

• David Goffin is favored over Sebastian Baez based on the Belgian’s past success in Cincinnati and Baez’s 0–4 hard-court record this season.
• Corentin Moutet enters as the pick against Mackenzie McDonald after reaching a career-high ranking and posting deep runs in Mallorca and Washington this summer.
• Borna Coric holds a narrow advantage over Christopher O’Connell in betting markets following Coric’s recent form at Challenger events and O’Connell’s late retirement in Toronto.
• Nicolas Jarry is tipped to outpace Pedro Martinez in Day 1 projections thanks to his Wimbledon resurgence and Martinez’s difficulties on quick courts.
• Markets highlight value opportunities by factoring past meetings, recent form and court speeds ahead of Cincinnati’s first-round matches.