Daniil Medvedev vs Pablo Carreno Busta Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Daniil Medvedev meets Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round of the 2026 China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 1 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, 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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Daniil Medvedev vs Pablo Carreno Busta prediction

Daniil Medvedev arrives in Beijing on the back of lifting the Hangzhou title. 

The Russian is closing-in on his best overall win tally in a season since 2023 and will hope for more success here as a former finalist with a 10-3 record overall.

The third seed begins against Pablo Carreno Busta who is enjoying a late career renaissance but had won just one of his past six matches prior to qualifying.

Medvedev leads the head-to-head 5-2 and as long as there is no fatigue, he should come through in two. 

Daniil Medvedev vs Pablo Carreno Busta tip: Daniil Medvedev to win 2-0