Nikola Bartunkova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Preview & Prediction | 2026 Pan Pacific Open | First Round

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Nikola Bartunkova faces Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 26 October 2026 at 2:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

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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Nikola Bartunkova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich prediction

Nikola Bartunkova is into the top 30 and looking to end a memorable 2026 on a high.

The 20-year-old reached the last four in Wuhan recently and is up to 25 match-wins for an exciting break-out season.

The young Czech will now meet qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich for the first time with the 32-year-old currently outside the top 100 and finding main draw wins tough to bag.

All indicators suggest the inexperienced starlet will be the more consistent here and as she continues to operate at a career high, she should maintain her rising trajectory.

Nikola Bartunkova vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich tip: Nikola Bartunkova to win