Aryna Sabalenka is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Sabalenka has defeated Renata Zarazua 6-1 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Nikola Bartunkova.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Aryna Sabalenka’s projected draw andherpresumable opponents in China Open. The Belarussian has a winning record (14-11) against the plausible opponents.
R3 – Nikola Bartunkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35-20 | 20-10 | 5-5 | 2-1 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 54-19 | 8-5 | 26-8 | 20-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 19-11 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 18-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 24-10 | 0-1 | 21-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-15 | 14-4 | 13-6 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2021 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 6-5 | 7-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Nikola Bartunkova has a 35-20 win-loss record in 2026, 20-10 on hard. Regarding the last 2 years, Nikola has a 28-15 record on hard. The Czech will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Nikola’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the semifinal the Birmingham.
Last year in China Open Nikola didn’t play in this event.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Nikola Bartunkova
This match would represent the 2nd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Nikola Bartunkova fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R4 – Sinja Kraus’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43-25 | 14-10 | 20-8 | 6-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 53-28 | 3-5 | 41-17 | 7-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| 2024 | 44-25 | 3-2 | 27-12 | 12-10 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| 2023 | 31-31 | 1-8 | 26-16 | 1-4 | 3-2 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 51-33 | 2-9 | 46-20 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2021 | 43-27 | 7-6 | 31-14 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 10-8 | 2-2 | 3-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| 2019 | 15-17 | 1-4 | 10-10 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Sinja Kraus has a 43-25 record in 2026, 14-10 on hard. As for the last 9 years, the Austrian has a 41-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Austrian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Austrian’s best result of the current season was reaching the final the Kitzbuhel.
Last year in China Open Sinja didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Sinja Kraus
There is no head to head record between Aryna Sabalenka and Sinja Kraus since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Anyhow, Aryna Sabalenka may square off with Dayana Yastremska. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Dayana Yastremska.
1/4 – Karolina Muchova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Karolina Muchova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-10 | 21-5 | 6-3 | 2-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 26-17 | 23-13 | 0-1 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 21-7 | 15-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-13 | 28-9 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 11-12 | 3-2 | 3-3 | 5-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-9 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-8 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-14 | 25-9 | 6-2 | 3-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
Karolina Muchova has a 40-10 record in 2026, 21-5 on hard. Talking about the previous 11 years, the Czech has a 156-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Karolina will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the year was conquering the competition in Doha where she overcame Victoria Mboko in the final 6-4 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she beat Naomi Osaka in the final 6-1 1-0 ret..
Last year in China Open the Czech surrendered to Amanda Anisimova in the 4th round 1-6 6-2 6-4.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Karolina Muchova
This match would represent the 6th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Muchova clash against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Muchova (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Aryna Sabalenka could come up against Naomi Osaka. Their H2H is 3-2 for Aryna Sabalenka.
1/2 – Mirra Andreeva’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46-15 | 22-9 | 22-3 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 40-16 | 24-9 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-16 | 18-9 | 16-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-9 | 7-4 | 23-4 | 0-0 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-9 | 21-5 | 18-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Mirra Andreeva has a 46-15 win-loss record in 2026, 22-9 on hard. In the course of the previous 5 years, the Russian has a 92-36 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Andreeva will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of the season was winning the tournament in Adelaide where she overcame Victoria Mboko in the final 6-3 6-1, in Linz where she overcame Anastasia Potapova in the final 1-6 6-4 6-3, and at the French Open where she beat Maja Chwalinska in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in China Open Mirra lost to Sonay Kartal in the 4th round 7-5 2-6 7-5.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Mirra Andreeva
This would be the 7th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva play each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Aryna Sabalenka could square off with Linda Noskova. Their head to head is 3-0 for Aryna Sabalenka.
Final – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-6 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46-14 | 31-8 | 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 46-14 record in 2026, 31-8 on hard. Talking about the previous 10 years, the American has a 190-75 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 best result of this current season was winning the title in Cincinnati where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in China Open Cori lost to Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal 6-1 6-2.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Cori Gauff
This match would represent the 14th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Cori Gauff face off. The head to head is 7-6 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 4-3 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Aryna Sabalenka could play Elina Svitolina. Their H2H is 6-1 for Aryna Sabalenka.
