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Qinwen Zheng vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round

by Paul Hassall ·
Qinwen Zheng vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round
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Qinwen Zheng takes on Maria Sakkari in the first round of the 2026 Nottingham Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time:

Venue: Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England

Surface: Outdoor grass

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Qinwen Zheng vs Maria Sakkari ticket information

Qinwen Zheng vs Maria Sakkari prediction

Qinwen Zheng meets Maria Sakkari for fifth time when they do battle in Nottingham.

The head-to-head is tied at 2-2 with the Chinese star winning the last two, but this will be a maiden tussle on grass.

The Greek is a more assured player on the surface which is perhaps surprising given the firepower Qinwen possesses.

There’s little form for either player coming into this one and it may have some twists and turns.

We’d back Maria if pushed but favour a punt on it going three. 

Qinwen Zheng vs Maria Sakkari tip: Over 2.5 sets

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