Han Shi vs Alevtina Ibragimova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Guangzhou Open | First Round

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Han Shi takes on Alevtina Ibragimova at the Guangzhou Open.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 26 October 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Nansha International Tennis Center, Guangzhou, 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

Han Shi vs Alevtina Ibragimova prediction

Han Shi has shown impressive form during the last few weeks, having qualified for her last four tournaments in total. The 21-year-old faced Sorana Cirstea in round one of the Ningbo Open last week, losing 6-3 6-2. She has also won four lower-level titles across 2026 and has moved up to a career best ranking of 177 in the world.

Her first-round opponent is Alevtina Ibragimova. She enters the main draw as a qualifier. Ibragimova turned heads earlier this season at the Iasi Open, where she captured her first tour-level main draw victory and pushed former world number two Paula Badosa to a deciding set. The Russian also reached her first ever WTA 125 final last month in Antalya. She came from a set down to win her semi-final match against Alicia Herrero Linana but was unable to pick up the title after then losing to Rositsa Dencheva.

Shi has been able to win matches consistently over the last month, and home advantage may also prove crucial here.

Han Shi vs Alevtina Ibragimova tip: Han Shi to win