Anastasia Zakharova vs Magda Linette Preview & Prediction | 2026 Guangzhou Open | First Round

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Anastasia Zakharova takes on Magda Linette at the Guangzhou Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 27 October 2026 at 2:00 am

Venue: Nansha International Tennis Center, Guangzhou, 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

Anastasia Zakharova vs Magda Linette prediction

Anastasia Zakharova has experienced a mixed 2026, although she has produced some encouraging performances on hard courts. Her best result came at the Landisville ITF W100, where she reached the final. The Russian arrives in Guangzhou having won both of her qualifying matches against Ruien Zhang and Teodora Kostovic. Her additional match practice could prove valuable in this first-round match.

Her opponent is Magda Linette. The Pole has endured a difficult season, with 14 wins and 17 defeats on hard courts. Linette has struggled to establish momentum during the Asian swing, suffering early defeats in Seoul and Beijing before recording a welcome victory over Claire Liu in Osaka. However, she was unable to build on that result, losing 6-4 6-1 to Katerina Siniakova. Her previous experience in Guangzhou is encouraging, having reached the final in 2023, but her recent performances suggest she remains vulnerable against aggressive opponents. 

Linette’s experience should make this competitive, but Zakharova’s recent momentum gives her a slight advantage.

Anastasia Zakharova vs Magda Linette tip: Anastasia Zakharova to win