Alex de Minaur vs Mariano Navone Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Alex de Minaur meets Mariano Navone in the first round of the 2026 China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 1 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alex de Minaur vs Mariano Navone prediction

Alex de Minaur arrives in Beijing boosted by recent team events.

The Aussie performed well in the Davis Cup and Laver Cup and will be eager to end this year well to consolidate his place in the top ten.

The fifth seed faces Mariano Navone for the second time having won their previous meeting in straight sets back in 2024. 

Navone remains more of a threat on clay and Demon should have the upper hand in most areas.

Alex de Minaur vs Mariano Navone tip: Alex de Minaur to win 2-0