Xinyu Gao is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Gao has defeated Panna Udvardy 6-2 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Iga Swiatek.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Xinyu Gao’s projected draw includingherpresumable opponents in China Open. Gao has no record with the likely opponents.
R2 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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. Talking about the previous 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 conquering the title in Toronto where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in China Open Iga lost to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-4 4-6 6-0.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Iga Swiatek
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R3 – Donna Vekic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26-21 | 8-12 | 12-5 | 0-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 14-23 | 9-15 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-20 | 12-10 | 8-5 | 2-1 | 10-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 29-20 | 16-9 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 28-20 | 10-9 | 9-6 | 2-1 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-16 | 10-12 | 0-1 | 5-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 8-11 | 6-6 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 37-24 | 19-15 | 7-3 | 7-3 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Donna Vekic has a 26-21 win-loss record in 2026, 8-12 on hard. Talking about the last 16 years, Vekic has a 238-178 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Donna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current year was winning the title in London where she beat Emma Raducanu in the final 6-0 7-6(6).
Last year in China Open the Croatian capitulated to Cristina Bucsa in the 1st round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Donna Vekic
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Donna Vekic since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Possibly, Xinyu Gao could come up against Lin Zhu. Their H2H is 2-0 for Lin Zhu.
R4 – Iva Jovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38-19 | 24-10 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 40-18 | 24-13 | 8-3 | 0-1 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 29-10 | 20-7 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 7-2 | 7-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 4-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Iva Jovic has a 38-19 win-loss record in 2026, 24-10 on hard. In the previous 5 years, Iva has a 79-33 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jovic will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of the current season was winning the competition in Guadalajara where she defeated Peyton Stearns in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in China Open Jovic capitulated to Eva Lys in the 2nd round 6-3 4-6 7-5.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Iva Jovic
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Iva Jovic since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Xinyu Gao could take on Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 record in 2026, 30-8 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, Gauff has a 189-75 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of the year was winning the tournament in Cincinnati where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in China Open Gauff was overcome by Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal 6-1 6-2.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Cori Gauff
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Cori Gauff since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Xinyu Gao may come up against Elise Mertens. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 course of 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 best result of this year 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 beat Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Last year in China Open Rybakina was overcome by Eva Lys in the 3rd round 6-3 1-6 6-4.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Elena Rybakina
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Elena Rybakina since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Yet, Xinyu Gao may fight against Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 0-0.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 last 11 years, Sabalenka 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 achievement of the year was winning the competition in Brisbane where she beat 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 the Belarussian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Xinyu Gao vs. Aryna Sabalenka
There is no head to head record between Xinyu Gao and Aryna Sabalenka since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Xinyu Gao may square off with Mirra Andreeva. Their head to head is 0-0.
