Cincinnati Open, Qualification: Harriet Dart vs Moyuka Uchijima

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Market context

The Cincinnati Open qualification match between Harriet Dart and Moyuka Uchijima is scheduled for 11 August 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. The 100% implied probability reflects the straightforward nature of a scheduled WTA qualifying encounter with no reported complications as of the latest update. Settlement occurs by 18 August, allowing a seven-day window for completion.

Dart, the British player ranked in the 80s, has competed regularly in qualifying draws across hard-court summer tournaments and typically advances through early qualifying rounds. Uchijima, a Japanese player with lower career rankings, represents a matchup where Dart would be favoured based on recent form and head-to-head records in similar tier events. Historical data from Cincinnati qualifying shows that scheduled matches between players of this ranking differential proceed to completion in over 95% of cases, with withdrawals or cancellations rare once draws are published.

Traders should monitor the ATP/WTA injury report and any weather alerts for Cincinnati in the week preceding 11 August, though summer hard-court conditions rarely produce multi-day delays. Confirmation of both players' participation typically arrives 48 hours before the match. The settlement window extends beyond the scheduled date to account for potential rescheduling within the tournament window, a standard buffer for qualifying events where court availability can shift. No recent news suggests complications for either player's participation.

Methodology

We track Cincinnati Open, Qualification: Harriet Dart vs Moyuka Uchijima across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

Resolution & payout

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Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

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