Qinwen Zheng vs Sofia Kenin Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Second Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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The second-round of the Madrid Open sees Qinwen Zheng take on Sofia Kenin.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
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 Sofia Kenin prediction
Qinwen Zheng begins her clay court season at the Madrid Open. The Chinese player is a strong player on this surface, having won the Olympic gold medal in Paris two years ago. She last competed in Miami, winning two matches on the bounce before a defeat at the round-of-16 stage to world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Zheng is seeded 32nd and faces Sofia Kenin in the second-round. The former slam champion picked up a win in round one, defeating Ashlyn Krueger in straight sets. Kenin has struggled for results in 2026 so far, but she largely controlled this match as she won 7-6 (2) 6-4 after one hour and 32 minutes.
Zheng is managing her recovery well following elbow surgery, and she has a strong record against Kenin, winning both of their previous matches. She is the clear favourite to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Qinwen Zheng vs Sofia Kenin tip: Qinwen Zheng to win 2-0
