Gao Xinyu vs Lilli Tagger Preview & Prediction | 2026 Prague Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Gao Xinyu takes on Lilli Tagger in round one of the Prague Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: TK Sparta Prague, Prague, Czechia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Gao Xinyu vs Lilli Tagger prediction
Gao Xinyu is set to make her first tour-level appearance of the season after qualifying for the Prague Open. She defeated Susan Bandecchi and Linda Fruhvirtova in those matches, securing her place in the main draw. The 28-year-old is ranked outside the top 200 in the world rankings, but she has advanced to a couple of finals on the ITF circuit.
Her first-round opponent is Lilli Tagger. The 18-year-old won a title in Fujairah earlier this season, along with a final appearance in Mumbai. Her best WTA result was a run to the quarter-finals of the Linz Open, while she also won her opening matches at the Sunshine Double events. She reached a ranking high of 82 in the world at the end of last month.
This is a match that Tagger will be expected to win. She has a strong record on hard courts this season, with 16 wins from 22 matches overall.
Gao Xinyu vs Lilli Tagger tip: Lilli Tagger to win
