Paula Badosa is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. The Spaniard has defeated Daria Kasatkina 4-6 7-67 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Jelena Ostapenko.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Paula Badosa’s projected draw includingherlikely opponents in China Open. The Spaniard has a negative record (15-20) with the likely opponents.
R2 – Jelena Ostapenko’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Jelena Ostapenko
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23-20 | 11-13 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 18-20 | 8-14 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 31-19 | 14-10 | 8-6 | 4-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-22 | 21-15 | 7-4 | 1-1 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-19 | 19-10 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 32-19 | 12-9 | 5-4 | 7-4 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 9-8 | 3-2 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 26-28 | 8-14 | 3-7 | 11-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Jelena Ostapenko has a 22-19 record in 2026, 10-12 on hard. During the previous 15 years, Jelena has a 155-137 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jelena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in China Open the Latvian was defeated by Priscilla Hon in the 2nd round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Jelena Ostapenko
This would be the 6th time that Paula Badosa and Jelena Ostapenko face off. The head to head is 3-2 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32-19 | 19-10 | 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. Talking about the previous 15 years, the Belgian has a 297-159 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belgian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Belgian’s most significant result of the current year was reaching the semifinal Monterrey.
Last year in China Open the Belgian was overcome by Mccartney Kessler in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Elise Mertens
This contest would be 2nd time that Paula Badosa and Elise Mertens square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Paula Badosa could square off with Katie Volynets. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-4 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-14 | 32-8 | 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 connection to the previous 10 years, the American 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 most significant achievement of this current season was winning the tournament in Cincinnati where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in China Open Gauff capitulated to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal 6-1 6-2.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Cori Gauff
This match would represent the 10th time that Paula Badosa and Cori Gauff square off. The head to head is 5-4 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), but they are 3-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Paula Badosa may take on Cristina Bucsa. Their head to head record is 3-0 for Paula Badosa.
1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38-14 | 27-8 | 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. As for the last 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 most significant result of the year was winning the title in Toronto where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in China Open Swiatek lost to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-4 4-6 6-0.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 4th time that Paula Badosa and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Paula Badosa may play Iva Jovic. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Iva Jovic.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-4 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49-14 | 36-8 | 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 course of 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 most significant achievement of the current season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where she overcame 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 the Kazakhstani surrendered to Eva Lys in the 3rd round 6-3 1-6 6-4.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Elena Rybakina
This match would represent the 10th time that Paula Badosa and Elena Rybakina play each other. The head to head is 5-4 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Paula Badosa could take on Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 3-0 for Elina Svitolina.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-10 | 34-5 | 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. Talking about the previous 11 years, Aryna has a 296-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka 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 tournament in Brisbane where she beat Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she defeated 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 Aryna didn’t play in this event.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 9th time that Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 6-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Paula Badosa may square off with Mirra Andreeva. Their head to head is 1-0 for Paula Badosa.
