Cori Gauff is about to go ahead with her campaign in the draw in Beijing. In the previous edition of this tournament, she beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4 6-0, Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4 4-6 7-5, Belinda Bencic 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2 and Eva Lys 6-3 6-4. Gauff won the China Open once in 2024.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Cori Gauff’s projected draw alongsideherplausible opponents in China Open. Cori has a negative record (19-21) with the likely opposition.
R2 – Maria Camila Osorio Serrano’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26-20 | 16-12 | 9-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 22-22 | 10-13 | 9-5 | 3-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-22 | 12-11 | 17-7 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 30-20 | 7-10 | 15-7 | 5-1 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 20-19 | 13-11 | 5-3 | 2-1 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 35-17 | 14-12 | 16-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-13 | 7-6 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 43-14 | 9-3 | 34-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Maria Camila Osorio Serrano has a 26-20 record in 2026, 16-12 on hard. In connection to the last 11 years, Camila Osorio Serrano has a 100-84 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Maria will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Camila Osorio Serrano’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the final the Manila.
Last year in China Open Camila Osorio Serrano reached the 3rd round in 2025 in Beijing before retiring against Iga Swiatek when she was 6-0 ret..
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Maria Camila Osorio Serrano
There is no head to head record between Cori Gauff and Maria Camila Osorio Serrano since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R3 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Cori Gauff
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14-19 | 14-13 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 37-32 | 24-20 | 2-6 | 5-2 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 24-29 | 14-18 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 35-30 | 17-15 | 7-8 | 8-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-31 | 17-8 | 15-12 | 10-6 | 5-4 | 2-1 |
| 2021 | 31-27 | 9-7 | 9-11 | 6-6 | 5-2 | 2-1 |
| 2020 | 14-13 | 4-3 | 8-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 49-21 | 19-6 | 8-5 | 18-6 | 1-1 | 3-3 |
Cristina Bucsa has a 14-19 win-loss record in 2026, 14-13 on hard. As for the previous 11 years, Bucsa has a 138-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of this year was winning the title in Merida where she overcame Magdalena Frech in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4.
Last year in China Open Cristina lost to Emma Raducanu in the 2nd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Cristina Bucsa
This would be the 3rd time that Cori Gauff and Cristina Bucsa face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Cori Gauff may come up against Xinran Sun. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Cori Gauff
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30-19 | 17-10 | 6-4 | 0-1 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 36-20 | 17-13 | 6-5 | 5-0 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 28-25 | 18-15 | 6-5 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 30-22 | 24-16 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-23 | 19-14 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-20 | 20-10 | 9-5 | 2-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 34-13 | 17-7 | 9-4 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-27 | 23-14 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
Elise Mertens has a 30-19 win-loss record in 2026, 17-10 on hard. Regarding the previous 15 years, Elise has a 297-159 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Mertens will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Belgian’s most significant achievement of this current year was reaching the semifinal Monterrey.
Last year in China Open the Belgian capitulated to Mccartney Kessler in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Elise Mertens
This contest would be 7th time that Cori Gauff and Elise Mertens fight against each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Cori Gauff could fight against Jelena Ostapenko. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Cori Gauff.
1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 11-5 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36-14 | 25-8 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 64-17 | 40-10 | 11-4 | 3-2 | 10-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 64-9 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Iga Swiatek has a 36-14 win-loss record in 2026, 25-8 on hard. In connection to the previous 11 years, the Pole has a 227-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of this season was conquering the competition in Toronto where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in China Open the Pole lost to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-4 4-6 6-0.
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Iga Swiatek
This would be the 17th time that Cori Gauff and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 11-5 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 6-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Cori Gauff could take on Iva Jovic. Their head to head is 2-0 for Cori Gauff.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 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. As for the previous 12 years, Rybakina has a 223-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Kazakhstani will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of the current season was winning the competition at the Australian Open where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, in Stuttgart where she overcame Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Elena was defeated by Eva Lys in the 3rd round 6-3 1-6 6-4.
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Elena Rybakina
This contest would be 4th time that Cori Gauff and Elena Rybakina square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Cori Gauff may square off with Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 4-2 for Elina Svitolina.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-6 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 win-loss record in 2026, 34-4 on hard. In the previous 11 years, the Belarussian has a 296-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current year was conquering the competition in Brisbane where she overcame 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 defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.
Last year in China Open the Belarussian didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Cori Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 14th time that Cori Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 7-6 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 4-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Cori Gauff may take on Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H is 6-0 for Cori Gauff.
