Elena Rybakina is about to kick off her campaign in the draw in Ningbo. In the previous edition of this tournament, she ousted Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3, Ajla Tomljanovic 6-2 6-0, Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 and Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 6-0 6-2. Rybakina won the Ningbo Open once in 2025.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elena Rybakina’s projected draw together withherpresumable opponents in Ningbo Open. Elena has a winning record (8-2) against the projected opponents.
R2 – Polina Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-22 | 16-11 | 19-9 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 20-27 | 18-18 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 53-35 | 28-13 | 21-14 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 33-26 | 5-5 | 13-13 | 10-5 | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| 2022 | 54-19 | 30-14 | 8-3 | 16-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-13 | 3-2 | 9-7 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-4 | 2-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 6-2 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Polina Kudermetova has a 40-22 win-loss record in 2026, 16-11 on hard. In the previous 9 years, Polina has a 107-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Polina will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Kudermetova’s best result of the current season was getting to the semifinal the Canberra and the Oeiras.
Last year in Ningbo Open the Uzbek surrendered to Hanyu Guo in the qualifications 6-2 6-3.
H2H Elena Rybakina vs. Polina Kudermetova
This match would represent the 2nd time that Elena Rybakina and Polina Kudermetova clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Belinda Bencic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Belinda Bencic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29-14 | 17-8 | 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 29-14 win-loss record in 2026, 17-8 on hard. In the previous 2 years, Bencic has a 48-20 record on hard. The Swiss 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 tournament in Australia where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 3-6 6-0 6-3.
Last year in Ningbo Open Belinda was overcome by Jasmine Paolini in the quarter 5-7 7-5 6-3.
H2H Elena Rybakina vs. Belinda Bencic
This would be the 4th time that Elena Rybakina and Belinda Bencic fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Bencic (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Elena Rybakina may compete against Katarzyna Kawa. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/2 – Iva Jovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41-21 | 27-12 | 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 41-21 record in 2026, 27-12 on hard. In the last 5 years, the American has a 82-35 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 year was conquering the competition in Guadalajara where she beat Peyton Stearns in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in Ningbo Open Jovic didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Elena Rybakina vs. Iva Jovic
This match would represent the 3rd time that Elena Rybakina and Iva Jovic fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Elena Rybakina could take on Diana Shnaider. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Elena Rybakina.
Final – Marie Bouzkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36-22 | 16-15 | 9-4 | 2-1 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 31-21 | 20-12 | 9-6 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 27-22 | 17-16 | 7-3 | 1-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-24 | 19-16 | 5-5 | 1-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-14 | 33-10 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 16-21 | 11-13 | 1-4 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-12 | 11-8 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-27 | 32-17 | 5-5 | 1-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
Marie Bouzkova has a 36-22 record in 2026, 16-15 on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, the Czech has a 279-149 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Bouzkova 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 title in Bogota where she beat Panna Udvardy in the final 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2, and in Nottingham where she beat Emma Navarro in the final 7-6(5) 4-6 6-2.
Last year in Ningbo Open Bouzkova didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Elena Rybakina vs. Marie Bouzkova
This contest would be 5th time that Elena Rybakina and Marie Bouzkova fight against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Elena Rybakina could play Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their head to head record is 3-2 for Elena Rybakina.
