Karolina Muchova vs Nikola Bartunkova Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | Quarter-Final

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

Karolina Muchova takes on Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 8 October 2026 at 4:00 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

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Karolina Muchova vs Nikola Bartunkova ticket information

Karolina Muchova vs Nikola Bartunkova prediction

Karolina Muchova overcame Naomi Osaka in three sets to advance at the China Open. The match went all the way to a deciding set tiebreak, with the two-time Grand Slam finalist converting her ninth match point to complete a dramatic 7-5 1-6 7-6 (7) victory after two hours and 52 minutes. She converted only four of 18 break point opportunities, and went 3-1 down in the final set, but she turned things around to win.

Her next opponent is compatriot Nikola Bartunkova. The 20-year-old ended Sinja Kraus’ run in the round-of-16 with a three set win. Bartunkova, who defeated four-time Grand Slam champion and world number two Aryna Sabalenka in round three, dominated the first set and regrouped in the decider to win 6-0 4-6 6-3.

Muchova is the clear favourite, but she was physically tested in the previous round, while Bartunkova is emerging as an increasingly difficult opponent on tour. 

Karolina Muchova vs Nikola Bartunkova tip: Over 19.5 games