No matter how you look at it, the China Open WTA 1000 tournament is one of the biggest events of the fall season. Every dedicated WTA fan remains excited for this 2024 edition, as the absence of several top 10 players creates unique opportunities for the rest of the field. Each participant had a shot at the coveted 1000 ranking points, but Coco Gauff prevailed. We predicted the American to win it based on.. not much we said. “Just that feeling that this isn’t Muchova’s favourite match-up.”, which proved to be the case. The American was hungry as hell and bagged all 1000 points taking it to the Wuhan Open.
Below are all the schedules, our predictions, results, including those from the qualification rounds, and all matches from every main draw round played.
Final WTA China Open 2024 – Final and Prediction Total Result
Coco Gauff (Usa) WINNER vs Karolina Muchova (Cze) 6-1 6-3
Our prediction Coco Gauff to win against all odds was SPOT ON.
We concluded the China Open with 10 out of 15 predictions correct, 2 more than is the target.
Semi-finals China Open 2024 – Predictions and Results
Coco Gauff (Usa) – Paula Badosa (Esp) 4-6 6-4 6-2
Karolina Muchova (Cze) – Qinwen Zheng (Chn) 6-3 6-4
Our predictions for the day:
Coco Gauff to win. SPOT ON.
Qinwen Zheng to win. FAIL.
Prediction Status Overall: 9 out of 14 correct.
Quarter-finals China Open 2024 – Predictions and Results
October 4th
Mirra Andreeva(Wrl) – Qinwen Zheng(Chn) 7-5 0-6 4-6
Aryna Sabalenka (Wrl) – Karolina Muchova (Cze) 6-7 6-2 4-6
Our predictions for the day:
Qinwen Zheng to win. SPOT ON.
Aryna Sabalenka to win. FAIL.
Prediction Status Overall: 8 out of 13 correct.
October 3rd
Shuai Zhang (Chn) – Paula Badosa (Esp) 1-6 6-7
Yuliia Starodubtseva (Ukr) – Coco Gauff (Usa) 6-2 2-6 2-6
Our predictions for the day:
Paula Badosa to win. SPOT ON.
Coco Gauff to win. SPOT ON.
Prediction Status Overall: 7 out of 11 correct.
Round of 16 China Open 2024 – Predictions and Results
October 2nd
Cristina Bucsa (Esp) – Karolina Muchova (Cze) 2-6 0-6
Aryna Sabalenka (Wrl) – Madison Keys (Usa) 6-4 6-3
Amanda Anisimova (Usa) – Qinweng Zheng (Chn) 6-3 1-6 2-6
Magda Linette (Pol) – Mirra Andreeva (Wrl) 1-6 3-6
October 1st
Paula Badosa (Spa) – Jessica Pegula (Usa) 6-4 6-0
Shuai Zhang(Chn) – Magdalena Frech (Pol) 6-4 6-2
Yuliia Starodubtseva Y. (Ukr) – Anna Kalinskaya (Wrl) 7-5 6-0
Naomi Osaka (Jpn) retired – Coco Gauff C. (Usa) 6-3 4-6
Our prediction Gauff to win was SPOT ON.
Prediction Status Overall: 5 out of 9 correct.
Round of 32 China Open 2024 – Scheduled for September 30
Our predictions for the day:
Elise Mertens to WIN vs Cristina Bucsa
Elise Mertens, a consistent performer at the highest level, is expected to come out on top against Cristina Bucsa. Mertens’ solid all-around game and experience on big stages should give her the edge. Bucsa will need to raise her level significantly to challenge the Belgian, but Mertens’ stability and tactical awareness make her the clear favorite to win.
Our prediction Mertens to win was a FAIL.
Prediction Status Overall: 4 out of 8 correct.
Karolina Muchova to WIN in 2 sets vs Jacqueline Cristian
The Czech known for her variety and finesse on court, is heavily favored to win in straight sets against Jacqueline Cristian. Muchova’s ability to mix up her play and use her slices, drop shots, and net play will likely frustrate Cristian, who may struggle to keep up with the pace and precision of the Czech player. Expect Muchova to control the match and cruise to a comfortable win in two sets.
Our prediction Muchova to win in 2 sets was SPOT ON.
Prediction Status Overall: 4 out of 7 correct.
Bucsa C. (Esp) – Mertens E. (Bel) 4-6 6-2 6-2
Kasatkina D. (Wrl) – Anisimova A. (Usa) 6-7 4-6
Keys M. (Usa) – Haddad Maia B. (Bra) 6-3 6-3
Stearns P. (Usa) RETIRED – Kalinskaya A. (Wrl) 1:1
Volynets K. (Usa) – Osaka N. (Jpn) 0:2
Sabalenka A. (Wrl) – Krueger A. (Usa) 2:0
Muchova K. (Cze) – Cristian J. (Rou) 2:0
Paolini J. (Ita) – Linette M. (Pol) 0:2
Andreeva M. (Wrl) – Vekic D. (Cro) 2:1
Podoroska N. (Arg) – Zheng Q. (Chn) 0:2
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Round of 32 China Open 2024 – Scheduled for September 29
Paula Badosa (Esp) vs Rebecca Sramkova (Svk) 7-5 7-5
Magdalena Frech (Pol) vs Diana Shnaider (Wrl) 0-6 6-3 6-4
Elina Avanesyan (Arm) vs Yulia Starodubtseva (Ukr) 3-6 1-6
Veronika Kudermetova (Wrl) vs Jessica Pegula (Usa) 7-6 1-6 2-6
Shuai Zhang (Chn) vs Greet Minnen (Bel) 6-2 6-3
Katie Boulter (Gbr) vs Coco Gauff (Usa) 5-7 2-6
Note: every girl that will lose this round will have earned $59,100, and 65 points
Our predictions for the day:
Qinwen Zheng to WIN vs Nadia Podoroska
Qinwen Zheng enters this match as the home favorite, with her powerful baseline game and consistency on hard courts making her a tough opponent. Podoroska, known for her clay-court prowess, will need to adapt to the faster surface and use her variety to unsettle Zheng.
Our prediction Zheng to win was SPOT ON.
Prediction Status Overall: 3 out of 6 correct.
Peyton Stearns to WIN vs Anna Kalinskaya
Peyton Stearns, one of the rising stars of American tennis, faces a tricky test against the versatile Anna Kalinskaya. Stearns’ aggressive baseline game will look to overpower Kalinskaya, but the Russian’s ability to mix pace and keep the ball in play could pose problems. Expect long rallies and a match that may swing based on who handles pressure points better.
Our prediction went off the road as Stearns retired.
Prediction Status Overall: 2 out of 5 correct.
Diana Shnaider to WIN vs Magdalena Frech
Diana Shnaider’s fiery game and aggressive style will be on full display as she takes on the consistent Magdalena Frech. While Frech is known for her defensive skills and ability to grind out matches, Shnaider will aim to dictate play with her powerful forehand.
Our prediction Shnaider to win was A FAIL.
Prediction Status Overall: 2 out of 4 correct.
Extended highlights of Elina Avanesyan vs Yulia Starodubtseva China Open R3
Round of 64 China Open 2024 – Scheduled for September 28
No big upsets on Sunday with all favourites going through except 1. Multiple grand slam winner Barbora Krejcikova spilled the beans against Romania’s Jacqueline Cristian. The 26-yr-old worth $1,510,054 from Bucharest took it away from the Czech athlete in 3 sets: 1-6, 6-4 and 7-5.
Results Round of 64 on Day 2
Samsonova L. (Wrl) – Bucsa C. (Esp) 1:6 6-4 4-6
Cocciaretto E. (Ita) – Mertens E. (Bel) 4-6 7-6 3-6
Kasatkina D. (Wrl) – Fett J. (Cro) 6-1 6-2
Paolini J. (Ita) – Tauson C. (Den) 1-6 7-5 6-4
Uchijima M. (Jpn) – Linette M. (Pol) 4-6 6-4 3-6
Osorio C. (Col) – Anisimova A. (Usa) 6-1 3-6 4-6
Sabalenka A. (Wrl) – Sawangkaew M. (Tha) 6-4 6-1
Wei S. (Chn) – Haddad Maia B. (Bra) 5-7 4-6
Cristian J. (Rou) – Krejcikova B. (Cze) 1-6 6-4 7-5
Yuan Y. (Chn) – Muchova K. (Cze) 3-6 1-6
Krueger A. (Usa) – Sun L. (Nzl) 6-1 7-6
Keys M. (Usa) – Sorribes Tormo S. (Esp) 6-2 6-1
Yastremska D. (Ukr) – Podoroska N. (Arg) 5-7 7-6 2-6
Andreeva M. (Wrl) – Begu I. (Rou) 6-7 6-1 6-1
Golubic V. (Sui) – Vekic D. (Cro) 6-4 6-7 4-6
Rakhimova K. (Wrl) – Zheng Q. (Chn) 1-6 1-6
Note: every girl that lost this round earned $34,500, and 35 points
(Text written before results were known)
Saturday’s lineup at the 2024 China Open WTA promises drama and excitement. Daria Kasatkina, known for her crafty, tactical play, faces the unpredictable Jana Fett, a player who can disrupt rhythm with her aggressive, high-risk game. Kasatkina’s ability to construct points with precision will be put to the test if Fett finds her mark early. Expect Kasatkina to weave her defensive magic, but Fett’s explosive shot-making could swing the momentum in an instant, creating a fascinating battle of control versus chaos.
In another intriguing clash, Barbora Krejcikova squares off against Jaqueline Cristian. Krejcikova, a master of all-court play with Grand Slam pedigree, will look to assert herself, but Cristian’s fearless, attacking style can make any opponent uncomfortable. This could turn into a gripping duel, especially if Cristian finds ways to force Krejcikova into longer rallies, challenging her endurance and mental fortitude.
Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka’s raw power and aggressive mindset will meet the grit and determination of Thai qualifier Sawangkaew Mananchaya. Sabalenka, with her relentless pace and booming groundstrokes, will aim to bulldoze her way through, but Sawangkaew’s resilience might just make this contest more interesting than expected. Finally, Amanda Anisimova versus Camila Osorio promises a blend of talent and tension. Anisimova’s elegant shot-making will face off against Osorio’s tireless defense, setting the stage for a potential marathon match where grit could triumph over finesse.
And let’s not forget. We have Mirra Andreeva on court. In her matchup against Irina-Camelia Begu, she will need to bring more than just her usual tenacity. The young Russian faces a tough challenge in Begu, a player known for her ability to turn the tide with sheer consistency and patience. Both players are familiar with grinding out long rallies, but Andreeva’s success will depend on her ability to dictate the tempo and find those crucial winners. If she can impose her aggressive baseline game without succumbing to Begu’s knack for neutralizing power, Andreeva could create opportunities to seize control of the match. This battle will test not just their physical endurance, but also their mental toughness, as Andreeva looks to make a deeper mark at the China Open.
Our safest prediction for Mirra Andreeva vs Irina-Camelia Begu. Andreeva to WIN.
Our prediction Mirra Andreeva to win was SPOT ON.
Prediction Status Overall: 2 out of 3 correct.
Round of 64 China Open 2024 – Scheduled for September 27
Results Round of 64 on Day 1
Cancelled Osorio C. (Col) – Pavlyuchenkova A. (Wrl)withdrawal
Cancelled Ostapenko J. (Lat) withdrawal- Avanesyan E. (Arm)
Minnen G. (Bel) – Potapova A. (Wrl) 7-5 2-6 6-4
Navarro E. (Usa) – Zhang S. (Chn) 4-6 2-6
Starodubtseva Y. (Ukr) – Siniakova K. (Cze) 6-2 6-2
Kenin S. (Usa) – Shnaider D. (Wrl) 2-6 3-6Boulter K. (Gbr) – Townsend T. (Usa) 6-4 6-4
Kudermetova V. (Wrl) – Wang Xin. (Chn) 3-6 6-4 7-5
Baptiste H. (Usa) – Kalinskaya A. (Wrl) 6-3 6-7 6-7
Badosa P. (Esp) – Tomova V. (Bul) 6-3 6-2
Dolehide C. (Usa) – Avanesyan E. (Arm) 3-6 7-5 2-6
Fernandez L. (Can) – Stearns P. (Usa) 5-7 2-6
Kostyuk M. (Ukr) – Volynets K. (Usa) 5-7 3-6
Parry D. (Fra) – Pegula J. (Usa) 1-6 6-7
Osaka N. (Jpn) – Putintseva Y. (Kaz) 3-6 6-4 6-2
Sramkova R. (Svk) – Alexandrova E. (Wrl) 5-7 6-4 6-3
Frech M. (Pol) – Parks A. (Usa) 6-4 5-7 6-4
Burel C. (Fra) – Gauff C. (Usa) 5-7 3-6
Note: every girl that lost this round earned $34,500, and 35 points
(Text written before results were known)
Naomi Osaka’s clash with Yulia Putintseva is the one here to generate attention. All eyes will be on Osaka to see how she handles her comeback further, as Putintseva’s defensive skills and ability to frustrate her opponents could make this match particularly challenging. Another exciting matchup is Sofia Kenin vs. Diana Shnaider. Kenin has shown flashes of her old form after battling through injuries and inconsistency, while Shnaider’s powerful game promises to push Kenin’s defensive skills to the limit.
Elsewhere, Paula Badosa’s match against Viktoriya Tomova stands out. Badosa has had a rocky season and will look to rediscover her form, while Tomova, known for her strategic play, could take advantage of any inconsistency. In another match to watch, Coco Gauff faces Clara Burel. Gauff has struggled recently, including an early exit at the US Open, and has made coaching changes to regain her momentum. Burel, with her aggressive baseline play, will be aiming to capitalize on Gauff’s current uncertainty. Both players are looking for a breakthrough, which should result in a highly competitive match.
Round of 128 China Open 2024 -Scheduled for September 25 – 26
Karolina Muchova made light work from Anna Blinkova sending her out 6-1 6-1. Naomi Osaka beat Italian Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets under new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Sofia Kenin sailed through just like Shuai Zhang.
Several players such as Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Samsonova, Elise Mertens, Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini, Donna Vekic, Daria Kasatkina, and others were still bye in this round of 128.
Results R128
Minnen G. (Bel) – Andreeva E. (Wrl) 2:0
Kenin S. (Usa) – Bogdan A. (Rou) 2:0
Tsurenko L. (Ukr) – Tomova V. (Bul) 0:2
Cancelled Anisimova A. (Usa) – Wang Xin. (Chn)
Hontama M. (Jpn) – Wang Xin. (Chn) 0:2
Starodubtseva Y. (Ukr) – Siegemund L. (Ger) 2:0
Trevisan M. (Ita) – Townsend T. (Usa) 1:2
Bronzetti L. (Ita) – Osaka N. (Jpn) 0:2
Cancelled Burel C. (Fra) – Dolehide C. (Usa)
Burel C. (Fra) – Korpatsch T. (Ger) 2:1
Volynets K. (Usa) – Galfi D. (Hun) 2:0
Zhang S. (Chn) – Kessler M. (Usa) 2:0
Parry D. (Fra) – Liang E. S. (Tpe) 2:1
Avanesyan E. (Arm) – Bektas E. (Usa) 2:0
Bouzas Maneiro J. (Esp) – Stearns P. (Usa) 0:2
Wang Q. (Chn) – Parks A. (Usa) 1:2
Gracheva V. (Fra) – Baptiste H. (Usa) 0:2
Kalinina A. (Ukr) – Sramkova R. (Svk) 0:2
Birrell K. (Aus) – Rakhimova K. (Wrl) 2-6 4-6
Osorio C. (Col) – Tomljanovic A. (Aus) 1-6 6-3 6-3
Uchijima M. (Jpn) – Shi H. (Chn) 6-3 6-4
Wang M. (Chn) – Fett J. (Cro) 3-6 4-6
Yao X. (Chn) – Bucsa C. (Esp) 3-6 2-6
Dart H. (Gbr) – Tauson C. (Den) 7-5 4-6 1-6
Gao X. (Chn) – Sorribes Tormo S. (Esp) 7-6 5-7 5-7
Rodionova Ar. (Aus) – Cocciaretto E. (Ita) 6-4 4-6 3-6
Ren Y. (Chn) – Podoroska N. (Arg) 4-6 2-6
Golubic V. (Sui) – Wang Xiy. (Chn) 7-6 0-6 6-3
Ma Y. (Chn) – Begu I. (Rou) 6-1 4-6 1-6
Ruse G. (Rou) – Wei S. (Chn) 4-6 6-7
Bondar A. (Hun) – Cristian J. (Rou) 1-6 6-7
Diyas Z. (Kaz) – Sawangkaew M. (Tha) 2-6 3-6
Blinkova A. (Wrl) – Muchova K. (Cze) 1-6 1-6
Wang Y. (Chn) – Krueger A. (Usa) 6-3 4-6 2-6
Note: every girl that lost this round earned $23,250, and 10 points
Scheduled China Open – Qualifications September 24
What stood out from the qualifiers was Rebecca Šramková’s impressive performance. Fresh off her title ATP 250 win at the Thailand Open, she had no time to rest and jumped straight back into action in Beijing. Despite the fatigue, the Slovak continued her winning streak but had to dig deep in her second match. In a thrilling final qualifying match against Polina Kudermetova, she clinched victory 5-7, 7-5, 7-6. Remarkable!
Additionally, Alycia Parks and Hailey Baptiste secured their spots in the main draw. Thai player Mananchaya Sawangkaew upset America’s Emina Bektas, and she’ll face Darina Ziyas, who ousted Heather Watson in straight sets, in the Round of 128..
Results Final Round of Qualifications
Falei A. (Wrl) – Galfi D. (Hun) 0:2
Sorribes Tormo S. (Esp) – Sonmez Z. (Tur) 2:0
Starodubtseva Y. (Ukr) – Jang S. J. (Kor) 2:0
Ruse G. (Rou) – Lu J. (Chn) 2:0
Rodionova Ar. (Aus) – Hontama M. (Jpn) 2:0
Diyas Z. (Kaz) – Watson H. (Gbr) 2:0
Rakhimova K. (Wrl) – Birrell K. (Aus) 1:2
Liang E. S. (Tpe) – Fett J. (Cro) 2:0
Sramkova R. (Svk) – Kudermetova P. (Wrl) 2:1
Baptiste H. (Usa) – Hon P. (Aus) 2:0
Bektas E. (Usa) – Sawangkaew M. (Tha) 0:2
Parks A. (Usa) – Korpatsch T. (Ger) 2:0
Results China Open – Qualifications September 22 – 23
Chang H. (Usa) vs Galfi D. (Hun) 0:2
Jang S. J. (Kor) vs Vickery S. (Usa) 2:0
Maria T. (Ger) vs Falei A. (Wrl) 0:2
Starodubtseva Y. (Ukr) vs Zhao C. (Can) 2:0
Stevanovic N. (Srb) vs Birrell K. (Aus) 0:2
Rakhimova K. (Wrl) vs Qu Y. (Chn) 2:0
Ruse G. (Rou) vs Feng S. (Chn) 2:1
Hon P. (Aus) vs Lamens S. (Ned) 2:0
Lepchenko V. (Usa) vs Sonmez Z. (Tur) 0:2
Watson H. (Gbr) vs Jacquemot E. (Fra) 2:1
Lansere S. (Wrl) RETIRED vs Hontama M. (Jpn) 0:0
Masarova R. (Esp) vs Diyas Z. (Kaz) 0:2
Lu J. (Chn) vs Stakusic M. (Can) 2:1
Rodionova Ar. (Aus) vs You X. (Chn) 2:0
Sawangkaew M. (Tha) vs Hibino N. (Jpn) 2:1
Sorribes Tormo S. (Esp) vs Hartono A. (Ned) 2:0
Errani S. (Ita) vs Liang E. S. (Tpe) 0:2
Kudermetova P. (Wrl) vs Fruhvirtova L. (Cze) 2:1
Bolkvadze M. (Geo) vs Korpatsch T. (Ger) 0:2
Shao Y. (Chn) vs Fett J. (Cro) 0:2
Sramkova R. (Svk) vs Zidansek T. (Slo) RETIRED 1:1
Baptiste H. (Usa) vs Zhang R. (Chn) 2:0
Parks A. (Usa) vs Guo H. (Chn) RETIRED 1:0
Bektas E. (Usa) vs Wei Z. (Chn) 2:0