On August 8, 2025, Reilly Opelka will face Hugo Dellien in the first round of the Cincinnati Open, held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. This ATP Masters 1000 event, played on hard courts, offers a prize purse of $9,193,540 and garners global attention through live broadcasts on channels such as Tennis Channel in the USA, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, Sky Sports in the UK, and Sony LIV in India.
Comparing Reilly Opelka and Hugo Dellien’s Form and Experience
Reilly Opelka enters Cincinnati after mixed results this season, which include a runner-up finish at Brisbane, a semifinal appearance at Rosmalen, and making it to the third round in Miami. Despite a second-round exit at Wimbledon against Brandon Nakashima, Opelka remains a strong contender. Most recently, he was eliminated in the third round of the Toronto tournament by the 19-year-old Learner Tien, who defeated him in straight sets, 7-6(3), 6-3.
In contrast, Hugo Dellien’s experience primarily comes from the ATP Challenger circuit. His best performances on the main tour have been reaching the third round in Rome and the second round in Marrakech. Dellien won the Prostejov Challenger title in June, highlighting his strength at that level. However, he has struggled this season with early exits in Bastad and Toronto, losing 6-2, 6-2 to Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in the latter.
Head-to-Head Record and Match Odds
This upcoming match will mark the first time Reilly Opelka and Hugo Dellien meet in an official ATP event, with no prior head-to-head record between the two players. Betting odds for this fixture are yet to be released as the tournament approaches.
Forecast for the Opening Match at Cincinnati Open 2025
Opelka’s imposing serve and physical presence make him a formidable opponent, and his recent performances suggest he is eager to make a mark in Cincinnati. Although he faced setbacks at Wimbledon and Toronto, his aggressive style usually disrupts his rivals’ rhythm.
Dellien’s defensive playstyle and Challenger circuit success have not yet translated into consistent results on the main tour, often leaving him vulnerable against more powerful opponents like Opelka. Given these factors, Opelka is expected to assert his dominance and advance comfortably.
Experts predict that Opelka will secure the win in straight sets, leveraging his strength and recent form to progress to the second round.
“Pick: Opelka to win in straight sets.” —Unattributed