Magda Linette vs Katerina Siniakova Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Magda Linette goes up against Katerina Siniakova in the first-round of the China Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

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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Magda Linette vs Katerina Siniakova prediction

Magda Linette is ranked 80 in the world after a tough season, and she will be hoping for a strong finish to 2026. Her most impressive win of the season was in Miami, as she recovered from a set down to beat six-time Grand Slam champion and compatriot Iga Swiatek, before a loss to Alexandra Eala. Her best result overall was a run to the semi-finals of the Nottingham Open during the grass court season. She is currently on a four-match losing run overall, having lost in Seoul last week to Darya Astakhova.

Her first-round opponent in Beijing is Katerina Siniakova. The doubles specialist was not even required as the Czech Republic beat Ukraine 2-0 last week to win the Billie Jean King Cup. She has not played a singles match since a spirited US Open loss in round two to four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.

Linette leads the head-to-head 3-2, but she is performing poorly at the moment, and Siniakova has enough quality to win this one.

Magda Linette vs Katerina Siniakova tip: Katerina Siniakova to win