Cristina Bucsa is about to kick off her bid in the draw in Beijing. The past year in Beijing, the Spaniard lost in the 2nd round to Emma Raducanu 6-3 6-3. In the previous edition of this tournament, she overcame Clervie Ngounoue 6-2 6-3, Maria Lourdes Carle 7-5 6-4 and Donna Vekic 6-2 6-4.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Cristina Bucsa’s projected draw withherlikely opponents in China Open. The Spaniard has a negative record (2-11) with the presumable opposition.
R2 – Xinran Sun’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11-7 | 4-1 | 7-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 13-3 | 10-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Xinran Sun has a 11-7 win-loss record in 2026, 4-1 on hard. In connection to the last 2 years, the Chinese has a 14-1 record on hard. Xinran will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in China Open the Chinese didn’t play in this event.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Xinran Sun
There is no head to head record between Cristina Bucsa and Xinran Sun since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R3 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 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 last 10 years, Cori has a 189-75 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current season was winning the tournament in Cincinnati where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in China Open the American surrendered to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal 6-1 6-2.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Cori Gauff
This contest would be 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Cori Gauff clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Cristina Bucsa may take on Maria Camila Osorio Serrano. Their H2H is 1-0 for Maria Camila Osorio Serrano.
R4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Elise Mertens
| 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. In the last 15 years, the Belgian has a 297-159 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elise will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Mertens’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the semifinal Monterrey.
Last year in China Open Mertens lost to Mccartney Kessler in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Elise Mertens
This would be the 6th time that Cristina Bucsa and Elise Mertens fight against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Cristina Bucsa may take on Jelena Ostapenko. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 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 record in 2026, 25-8 on hard. In connection to the last 11 years, Iga has a 227-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament in Toronto where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in China Open the Pole surrendered to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-4 4-6 6-0.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Cristina Bucsa could compete against Iva Jovic. Their H2H is 1-0 for Iva Jovic.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 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. In the last 12 years, the Kazakhstani 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 best result of this current season was conquering the title at the Australian Open where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, in Stuttgart where she defeated 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 Rybakina surrendered to Eva Lys in the 3rd round 6-3 1-6 6-4.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Elena Rybakina
This match would represent the 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Elena Rybakina play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Cristina Bucsa could face Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 1-0 for Elina Svitolina.
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. In the course of 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 most significant achievement of the current year was conquering the tournament 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 defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.
Last year in China Open the Belarussian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Cristina Bucsa vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 3rd time that Cristina Bucsa and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Cristina Bucsa may compete against Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Mirra Andreeva.
