Alycia Parks vs Lin Zhu Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Alycia Parks takes on Lin Zhu in round one of the China Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 30 September 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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Alycia Parks vs Lin Zhu prediction

Alycia Parks has been inconsistent in 2026, but she has still shown why she remains dangerous on a quick hard court. The American is ranked 70 in the world. Parks’ better results include quarter-finals in Athens and Monterrey, while arguably her standout result came at Roland Garros, where she beat Leylah Fernnadez in round one. She last competed in Singapore, opening with a win over Mei Yamaguchi before Fernandez gained revenge on her way to the title.

Lin Zhu is her opponent. The Chinese player has been trying to rebuild after a long-term elbow injury which contributed to her ranking falling outside the world’s top 150. There have been signs of progress during the year, but she hasn’t replicated the tour-level heights of previous seasons. Furthermore, she has not played for over a month and required a wildcard to enter the main draw here.

Parks won their most recent meeting in Jiujang, leading 6-3 2-1 when Zhu retired. The American possesses more power off her serve and groundstrokes, and she will be viewed as the favourite. 

Alycia Parks vs Lin Zhu tip: Alycia Parks to win