Ekaterina Alexandrova is about to commence her campaign in the draw in Ningbo. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Yue Yuan 6-3 6-3, Mccartney Kessler 6-3 6-3 and Diana Shnaider 6-3 6-4. Ekaterina will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2025.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ekaterina Alexandrova’s projected draw together withherpresumable opposition in Ningbo Open. The Russian has a losing record (10-12) with the projected opposition.
R1 – Hanyu Guo’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18-17 | 3-8 | 6-4 | 8-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 45-23 | 42-20 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 14-5 | 14-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-17 | 46-14 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 21-17 | 14-12 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Hanyu Guo has a 18-16 win-loss record in 2026, 3-7 on hard. As for the previous 4 years, the Chinese has a 105-46 record on hard. Guo will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Hanyu’s best achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal the Midland and the W50 Maanshan.
Last year in Ningbo Open Guo was defeated by Liudmila Samsonova in the 1st round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Hanyu Guo
There is no head to head record between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Hanyu Guo since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Marta Kostyuk’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Ekaterina Alexandrova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36-11 | 14-9 | 17-1 | 0-0 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 28-20 | 19-13 | 7-4 | 2-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-22 | 24-14 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 26-22 | 22-16 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 28-20 | 18-11 | 3-4 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-17 | 8-9 | 10-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 27-12 | 16-6 | 7-3 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-16 | 5-4 | 24-8 | 4-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Marta Kostyuk has a 36-11 win-loss record in 2026, 14-9 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Marta has a 148-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Ukrainian 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 title in Rouen where she defeated Veronika Podrez in the final 6-3 6-4, and in Madrid where she defeated Mirra Andreeva in the final 6-3 7-5.
Last year in Ningbo Open Marta didn’t play in this event.
H2H Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Marta Kostyuk
This contest would be 4th time that Ekaterina Alexandrova and Marta Kostyuk face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Alexandrova (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Leylah Annie Fernandez’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Ekaterina Alexandrova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25-25 | 11-14 | 8-7 | 5-0 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 34-25 | 28-16 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 31-25 | 18-15 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-24 | 28-16 | 5-6 | 6-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 21-15 | 12-10 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-17 | 19-10 | 3-5 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-10 | 17-7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-17 | 23-10 | 10-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Leylah Annie Fernandez has a 25-25 win-loss record in 2026, 11-14 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the Canadian has a 164-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Leylah will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the tournament in Singapore where she overcame Talia Gibson in the final 7-5 6-0.
Last year in Ningbo Open Leylah didn’t play in this event.
H2H Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez
This match would represent the 6th time that Ekaterina Alexandrova and Leylah Annie Fernandez play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Alexandrova (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Ekaterina Alexandrova may play Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Their head to head record is 6-1 for Ekaterina Alexandrova.
1/2 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-2 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42-16 | 31-10 | 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 42-16 win-loss record in 2026, 31-10 on hard. Talking about the previous 11 years, Swiatek has a 233-62 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole 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 title in Toronto where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in Ningbo Open Swiatek didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Iga Swiatek
This would be the 9th time that Ekaterina Alexandrova and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 6-2 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Ekaterina Alexandrova could fight against Sorana Cirstea. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Sorana Cirstea.
Final – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 3-3
| 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 49-14 win-loss record in 2026, 36-8 on hard. During the last 12 years, the Kazakhstani has a 223-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Rybakina will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where she defeated 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 overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Last year in Ningbo Open Elena won the title after besting Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 6-0 6-2.
H2H Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Elena Rybakina
This contest would be 7th time that Ekaterina Alexandrova and Elena Rybakina face off. The head to head is 3-3 (see full H2H stats), 3-1 for Alexandrova on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Ekaterina Alexandrova could fight against Iva Jovic. Their head to head is 1-1.
