Best games on Saturday, August 22

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 113 games on Saturday, August 22 and found 5 worth watching, led by A. Fils at F. Cobolli at 82/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · ATPImportance 82/100
    Final

    A. Fils at F. Cobolli

    A. Fils#21
    F. Cobolli#10

    Fils, ranked 21st in the world, beat the No. 7 seed Cobolli in the Semifinal. Cobolli came in world No. 10. It was a Masters 1000, Semifinal.

  2. #2 · WTAImportance 57/100
    Final

    I. Swiatek at J. Pegula

    I. Swiatek#5
    J. Pegula#3

    Pegula came through a decider against Swiatek, 6-4 in the third at Cincinnati Open. Swiatek came in world No. 5. The Semifinal at Cincinnati Open is settled.

  3. #3 · WNBAImportance 57/100
    Final·Prime Video

    Fever at Liberty

    Fever24-14102
    Liberty23-15109

    The Liberty led the Fever at the end of every period and won by seven points. Stewart finished with 22 points and eight rebounds. The Fever lead the season series 2-1 coming into tonight.

  4. #4 · ATPImportance 57/100
    Final

    F. Tiafoe at B. Nakashima

    F. Tiafoe#23
    B. Nakashima#22

    Tiafoe, ranked 23rd, beat world No. 22 Nakashima in straight sets at Cincinnati Open. The closest set was 7-5. It was a Masters 1000, Semifinal.

  5. #5 · DFB-PokalImportance 50/100
    9:30 AM ET

    1. FC Nürnberg at Viktoria Köln

    1. FC Nürnberg
    Viktoria Köln

    1. FC Nürnberg at Viktoria Köln, scheduled.

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