Maya Joint vs Sinja Kraus Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Maya Joint takes on Sinja Kraus at the China Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
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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Maya Joint vs Sinja Kraus prediction
Maya Joint found form at the Korea Open, reaching her first final of 2026 after four straight wins. However, she was unable to win a third tour-level title as she lost to compatriot Kimberly Birrell in straight sets. Joint will hope to generate further momentum with a strong run here and faces Sinja Kraus in the first-round.
Kraus has also been playing well, advancing to the WTA 125 Porto semi-finals in her most recent tournament. Her run ended emphatically against Reese Brantmeier, who beat her 6-3 6-0. She will take plenty of confidence from how she performed at the event, having lost her four previous matches prior to the tournament taking place. Her standout achievement of the campaign was winning the WTA 125 title in Kitzbuhel, where she won five matches and dismantled Julia Grabher in the final.
Joint’s more aggressive game should translate well to these courts, and her recent level has been impressive.
Maya Joint vs Sinja Kraus tip: Maya Joint to win
