Ignacio Buse vs Quentin Halys Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Ignacio Buse meets Quentin Halys 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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Ignacio Buse vs Quentin Halys prediction

Ignacio Buse will be eyeing a strong finish to his breakthrough season at the top tier.

The Peruvian recently won the title in Winston-Salem to follow up a maiden tour-level success in Hamburg and is one win away from tallying 25 for 2026.

The 22-year-old faces Quentin Halys for the first time with the Frenchman looking to turn around a run of just one win in six.

Halys has surged back into the top 50 thanks to a title in Kitzbuhel and is also enjoying his finest season in terms of match wins, although it is in the late bloomer category at the age of 29.

This is a tricky one to call as Halys has the serve to do damage in these conditions. His recent results may have dented his confidence slightly, but this isn’t a certainty for Buse, although we expect the South American to have the edge when it matters.

Ignacio Buse vs Quentin Halys tip: Over 20.5 games