Qinwen Zheng vs Anna Kalinskaya Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | Second Round

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Qinwen Zheng takes on Anna Kalinskaya in round two of the China Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 3 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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Qinwen Zheng vs Anna Kalinskaya prediction

Qinwen Zheng was tested by compatriot Han Shi as she was taken to a third set but still prevailed at the Chinese Open. The 2024 Olympic champion, who advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Open as a qualifier last month, edged clear after winning the first set tiebreak but was forced into a decider as her opponent broke in the 10th game of the second. Zheng regrouped to win 7-6 (6) 4-6 6-2. She will now face Anna Kalinskaya. 

The Russian performed strongly at the US Open, defeating Elina Svitolina in three sets to book her place in the round-of-16. However, her run ended after a straight sets loss to Emma Navarro. Kalinskaya has threatened to make a breakthrough this season, having also advanced to the quarter-finals of the French Open, but she is yet to reach to a semi-final in 2026.

The head-to-head is locked at 1-1, with Zheng winning their last encounter at the quarter-final stage of the 2024 Australian Open in three sets. Zheng will have home support for this one and has already beaten higher-ranked names this month. This is a very tough opening match for Kalinskaya.

Qinwen Zheng vs Anna Kalinskaya tip: Both players to win a set