Katie Volynets vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Preview & Prediction | 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open | First Round

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Katie Volynets takes on Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Hong Kong Tennis Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 2 November 2026 at 7:10 am

Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, Hong Kong

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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Katie Volynets vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich prediction

Katie Volynets’ highlight of the season remains her WTA 125 title in Philadelphia, with the American defeating Tereza Valentova in straight sets. She has won 20 of her 35 matches on outdoor hard court in 2026. However, her recent results have been less convincing, and she suffered a narrow defeat to Dayana Yastremska in the opening round of the Guangzhou Open last week. Volynets will be hoping to end the season strongly with a deep run here.

She plays Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first-round of the Hong Kong Tennis Open. Sasnovich qualified after a win over Carol Young Suh Lee. She also won her first-round match in Tokyo last week, before a three set loss to eventual winner Diana Shnaider.

Volynets leads the head-to-head 3-0, including a three set win in Rome qualifying last year. However, all three encounters took place on clay, making this their first meeting on hard court. The Belarusian arrives with considerably greater immediate momentum, and her aggressive style cause problems for her opponent. 

Katie Volynets vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich tip: Aliaksandra Sasnovich to win