Claire Liu vs Magda Linette Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Women’s Open | First Round

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Claire Liu meets Magda Linette 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: 20 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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Claire Liu vs Magda Linette prediction

Magda Linette will be desperate to end a chastening run in Osaka.

The Pole has lost her last six matches and won just one of her previous 11 outings.

It will harden the belief of qualifier, Claire Liu, who triumphed in their only prior clash way back in 2018.

The American has just three tour-level wins this year but did win the Barranquilla 125 on hardcourt recently and if she can make a fast start, it may well be crucial given Magda’s brittle confidence.  

Claire Liu vs Magda Linette tip: Claire Liu to win