WUHAN DRAW. Nikola Bartunkova’s prediction with Tagger next. H2H and rankings

Wuhan draw - Nikola Bartunkova. See the draw preview and prediction with Lilli Tagger, Jasmine Paolini, Belinda Bencic, Elina Svitolina, Jessica Pegula, Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan Open.

Nikola Bartunkova Stats info

Nikola Bartunkova is about to kick off her campaign in the draw in Wuhan.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Nikola Bartunkova’s projected draw alongsideherprojected opposition in Wuhan Open. Bartunkova has a neutral record (2-2) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Lilli Tagger (55) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Jasmine Paolini (33) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Belinda Bencic (12) – H2H 1-0
or Sonay Kartal (170) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Elina Svitolina (6) – H2H 0-1
or Sorana Cirstea (16) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 0-0
or Karolina Muchova (7) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 1-1
or Iga Swiatek (9) – H2H 0-0
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R1 – Lilli Tagger’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

30 - 20win/loss in 2026

Rank
55
High
45
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 30-20 24-11 6-7 0-0 0-2 0-0
2025 34-9 5-4 29-5 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 15-11 1-2 13-8 1-1 0-0 0-0
2023 8-6 6-2 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2022 3-4 0-0 1-2 2-2 0-0 0-0

Lilli Tagger has a 30-19 win-loss record in 2026, 24-10 on hard. In the last 4 years, Tagger has a 36-18 record on hard. Lilli 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 tournament the W100 Fujairah where she overcame Harriet Dart in the final 6-4 6-2, and in Prague where she beat Daria Snigur in the final 7-6(3) 6-2.

Last year in Wuhan Open Lilli didn’t play in this event.

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Lilli Tagger

There is no head to head record between Nikola Bartunkova and Lilli Tagger since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R2 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

20 - 16win/loss in 2026

Rank
33
High
4
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 20-16 11-9 4-4 1-1 4-2 0-0
2025 46-21 27-12 13-3 3-3 3-3 0-0
2024 42-21 19-10 12-5 3-4 8-2 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0

Jasmine Paolini has a 20-16 win-loss record in 2026, 11-9 on hard. In connection to the previous 14 years, Paolini has a 165-118 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Last year in Wuhan Open Paolini was overcome by Cori Gauff in the semifinal 6-4 6-3.

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Jasmine Paolini

There is no head to head record between Nikola Bartunkova and Jasmine Paolini since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Belinda Bencic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Nikola Bartunkova

28 - 13win/loss in 2026

Rank
12
High
4
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 28-13 16-7 8-4 1-1 3-1 0-0
2025 39-17 31-12 3-3 0-0 5-2 0-0
2024 8-2 0-0 0-0 8-2 0-0 0-0
2023 31-13 24-10 4-2 0-0 3-1 0-0
2022 42-18 13-9 13-4 10-2 6-3 0-0
2021 37-20 22-9 5-5 5-3 5-3 0-0
2020 8-8 6-5 0-1 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 50-22 23-9 11-6 9-4 7-3 0-0

Belinda Bencic has a 28-13 win-loss record in 2026, 16-7 on hard. Regarding the previous 2 years, Belinda has a 47-19 record on hard. Belinda will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her best result of the season was winning the competition in Australia where she overcame Iga Swiatek in the final 3-6 6-0 6-3.

Last year in Wuhan Open Bencic capitulated to Iga Swiatek in the 3rd round 7-6(2) 6-4.

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Belinda Bencic

This contest would be 2nd time that Nikola Bartunkova and Belinda Bencic play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Bartunkova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Nikola Bartunkova may fight against Sonay Kartal. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Sonay Kartal.

1/4 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Elina Svitolina

48 - 16win/loss in 2026

Rank
6
High
3
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 48-16 31-9 13-3 1-2 3-2 0-0
2025 36-15 14-8 18-3 1-2 3-2 0-0
2024 30-18 16-9 10-7 0-0 4-2 0-0
2023 21-12 4-3 12-7 0-0 5-2 0-0
2022 5-8 5-8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 41-20 31-13 8-4 0-0 2-3 0-0
2020 21-9 9-5 10-2 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 29-14 1-3 4-2 5-3 0-0

Elina Svitolina has a 48-16 win-loss record in 2026, 31-9 on hard. Regarding the last 17 years, Svitolina has a 328-152 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Svitolina 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 Auckland where she defeated Xinyu Wang in the final 6-3 7-6(6), and in Rome where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2.

Last year in Wuhan Open Svitolina didn’t play in this event.

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Elina Svitolina

This match would represent the 2nd time that Nikola Bartunkova and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Svitolina (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Nikola Bartunkova could play Sorana Cirstea. Their head to head is 1-0 for Sorana Cirstea.

1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

50 - 13win/loss in 2026

Rank
4
High
3
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 50-13 34-8 9-3 0-0 7-2 0-0
2025 53-23 35-12 11-5 3-4 4-2 0-0
2024 39-16 29-9 4-2 0-2 6-3 0-0
2023 59-18 45-12 8-4 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 42-21 28-15 11-4 1-1 2-1 0-0
2021 39-19 29-12 6-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2020 17-9 16-7 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 25-19 14-10 4-5 4-1 3-3 0-0

Jessica Pegula has a 50-13 win-loss record in 2026, 34-8 on hard. As for the last 18 years, Pegula has a 320-146 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Pegula will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her most significant achievement of this season was winning the title in Dubai where she defeated Elina Svitolina in the final 6-2 6-4, and in Charleston where she defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year in Wuhan Open Jessica surrendered to Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 7-5.

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Jessica Pegula

There is no head to head record between Nikola Bartunkova and Jessica Pegula since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Possibly, Nikola Bartunkova could compete against Karolina Muchova. Their head to head is 1-0 for Nikola Bartunkova.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

47 - 10win/loss in 2026

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWWWW
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 47-10 record in 2026, 34-5 on hard. Regarding the previous 11 years, Aryna has a 296-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian 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 competition in Brisbane where she defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she overcame 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 Wuhan Open Aryna capitulated to Jessica Pegula in the semifinal 2-6 6-4 7-6(2).

H2H Nikola Bartunkova vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This would be the 3rd time that Nikola Bartunkova and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Bartunkova on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Nikola Bartunkova could square off with Iga Swiatek. Their head to head is 0-0.