Aryna Sabalenka vs Shuai Zhang Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round
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Aryna Sabalenka takes on Shuai Zhang in the third-round of the Canadian Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
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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Aryna Sabalenka vs Shuai Zhang prediction
Aryna Sabalenka made a winning return to the tour as she beat Moyuka Uchijma in her opening match at the Canadian Open. The world number one was not at her best but still went on to win 6-3 6-3 after one hour and 21 minutes. She has now won 13 hard court matches in a row. Sabalenka is aiming for her first Canadian Open title.
She will face Shuai Zhang in the next round. The veteran advanced after her second-round opponent Jelena Ostapenko retired in the second set. Zhang was leading 6-0 4-0. Her best result of the campaign was her run from qualifying to the semi-finals of the Merida Open back in February.
Sabalenka leads the overall head-to-head 4-1. Their most recent encounter was at the Cincinnati Open in August 2022, with the four-time Grand Slam champion prevailing in straight sets. Sabalenka will hope to improve on her display in the previous round.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Shuai Zhang tip: Under 21.5 games
