Caty McNally vs Sinja Kraus Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | First Round

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Caty McNally meets Sinja Kraus in the first round at the 2026 Japan Women’s Open at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

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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Caty McNally vs Sinja Kraus prediction

Caty McNally will hope for a late flourish to what has been the best season of her career in terms of match wins.

The American has perhaps dipped off of late and has struggled for consistency since the grass swing. 

McNally won her only previous clash with Sinja Kraus in three on clay last year, but there is very little between them in the rankings at present. 

Sinja reached the round of 16 in Beijing last month and the Austrian will be a threat given the winning habit she's been developing at a lower tier. 

This could go three but we’d still side with Caty overall. 

Caty McNally vs Sinja Kraus tip: Over 2.5 sets