Clara Tauson vs Marie Bouzkova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Wuhan Open | First Round

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Clara Tauson takes on Marie Bouzkova at the Wuhan Open.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 12 October 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, 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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Clara Tauson vs Marie Bouzkova prediction

Clara Tauson’s struggles continued in Beijing as she lost her opening match to Polina Kudermetova in three sets. That extended the Dane’s losing run to three matches overall. Tauson has been blighted by injury problems this season, though her form has been concerning since the early months of the campaign. She is now down to 44 in the world rankings. 

Tauson will hope to end the season strongly, though she has a tough first-round match in Wuhan against Marie Bouzkova. The Czech won her first match at the China Open against Kimberly Birrell but then lost to Zheng Qinwen in three sets. Bouzkova has won two tour-level titles in 2026 and is safely ranked inside the top 30.

Tauson leads the head-to-head 1-0 after a straight sets win at the Luxemburg Open five years ago. Bouzkova has enjoyed the better season overall, and she will be start as the favourite. 

Clara Tauson vs Marie Bouzkova tip: Marie Bouzkova to win