Katerina Siniakova is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. The Czech has defeated Magda Linette 6-4 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Elina Svitolina.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Katerina Siniakova’s projected draw withherplausible opponents in China Open. Katerina has a negative record (7-22) against the projected opponents.
R2 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-0 for Elina Svitolina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45-15 | 28-8 | 13-3 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 36-15 | 14-8 | 18-3 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 30-18 | 16-9 | 10-7 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 21-12 | 4-3 | 12-7 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 41-20 | 31-13 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-9 | 9-5 | 10-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 29-14 | 1-3 | 4-2 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
Elina Svitolina has a 45-15 win-loss record in 2026, 28-8 on hard. During the last 17 years, Elina has a 325-151 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elina will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current season was conquering the competition in Auckland where she defeated Xinyu Wang in the final 6-3 7-6(6), and in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2.
Last year in China Open Svitolina didn’t play in this event.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Elina Svitolina
This would be the 6th time that Katerina Siniakova and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 5-0 for Svitolina (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22-19 | 15-10 | 3-5 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 25-29 | 14-19 | 7-5 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-17 | 12-8 | 11-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-25 | 26-17 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-23 | 21-12 | 8-5 | 4-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-20 | 23-13 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-11 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-23 | 11-11 | 15-5 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
Maria Sakkari has a 22-19 record in 2026, 15-10 on hard. Regarding the last 15 years, Sakkari has a 253-181 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sakkari will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Greek’s most significant result of this current season was reaching the semifinal Athens.
Last year in China Open Sakkari capitulated to Leylah Annie Fernandez in the 2nd round 6-2 6-0.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Maria Sakkari
This match would represent the 6th time that Katerina Siniakova and Maria Sakkari square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Katerina Siniakova may compete against Storm Hunter. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Storm Hunter.
R4 – Belinda Bencic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Belinda Bencic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27-12 | 15-6 | 8-4 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 39-17 | 31-12 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-13 | 24-10 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-18 | 13-9 | 13-4 | 10-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 37-20 | 22-9 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 8-8 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 50-22 | 23-9 | 11-6 | 9-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
Belinda Bencic has a 27-12 record in 2026, 15-6 on hard. In connection to the previous 2 years, Belinda has a 46-18 record on hard. Belinda will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of this year was winning the tournament in Australia where she beat Iga Swiatek in the final 3-6 6-0 6-3.
Last year in China Open Belinda was defeated by Cori Gauff in the 4th round 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Belinda Bencic
This contest would be 3rd time that Katerina Siniakova and Belinda Bencic play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Katerina Siniakova could come up against Ann Li. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-3 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49-13 | 36-7 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 59-19 | 37-13 | 9-3 | 8-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 43-11 | 23-5 | 12-2 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
Elena Rybakina has a 49-13 record in 2026, 36-7 on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, the Kazakhstani has a 223-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of the current year was conquering the title at the Australian Open where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, in Stuttgart where she beat Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Elena lost to Eva Lys in the 3rd round 6-3 1-6 6-4.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Elena Rybakina
This contest would be 9th time that Katerina Siniakova and Elena Rybakina fight against each other. The head to head is 5-3 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), but Siniakova has a winning record of 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Katerina Siniakova could compete against Anna Kalinskaya. Their head to head is 3-1 for Anna Kalinskaya.
1/2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-2 for Cori Gauff
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45-14 | 30-8 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 48-16 | 29-9 | 18-3 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-18 | 31-10 | 14-5 | 4-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-16 | 40-9 | 7-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-23 | 23-16 | 10-4 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-16 | 16-10 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-8 | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-15 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
Cori Gauff has a 45-14 win-loss record in 2026, 30-8 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, the American has a 189-75 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cori will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of this season was conquering the title in Cincinnati where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in China Open Gauff lost to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal 6-1 6-2.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Cori Gauff
This match would represent the 8th time that Katerina Siniakova and Cori Gauff face off. The head to head is 5-2 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Katerina Siniakova could face Iga Swiatek. Their H2H is 1-0 for Iga Swiatek.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-9 | 34-4 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 63-12 | 35-6 | 17-3 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 47-9 record in 2026, 34-4 on hard. During the last 11 years, Aryna has a 296-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Brisbane where she defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6 6-3 7-6(6), and in Miami where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.
Last year in China Open Sabalenka didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Katerina Siniakova vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 3rd time that Katerina Siniakova and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Katerina Siniakova may face Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Katerina Siniakova.
