Alexander Bublik vs Jakub Mensik Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Alexander Bublik meets Jakub Mensik 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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Alexander Bublik vs Jakub Mensik prediction

Alexander Bublik meets Jakub Mensik for a fourth time in what will be a big-hitting clash in Beijing.

The Kazakhstani star has lost some of his Mojo in the past couple of months and is on the cusp of dropping out of the top 20.

In contrast, Mensik remains a solid and consistent performer and is heading in the opposite direction towards the top ten.

The Czech leads their head-to-head 2-1, winning the past two meetings last year. 

Bublik will need to find his best form to prevail here but we see Mensik’s solid tennis having the edge this time around. 

Alexander Bublik vs Jakub Mensik tip: Jakub Mensik to win