Sorana Cirstea vs Han Shi Preview & Prediction | 2026 Ningbo Open | First Round

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Sorana Cirstea meets Han Shi in the 2026 Ningbo Open at the Yinzhou Tennis Center in Ningbo, China.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 6:10 am

Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, 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

Tickets: Juss Sports app

Sorana Cirstea vs Han Shi prediction

Sorana Cirstea will hope for a deep run in Ningbo as her tennis farewell edges ever nearer. 

The Romanian, who will retire at the end of the season, faces home underdog Han Shi, who came through qualifying and will be playing just her tenth tour-level match.

We don’t see an upset here. It’s likely to be done in two sets and under 18.5 games with Sorana playing a calibre of tennis that will be too good and also makes you question if it is the right time for her to hang up her racket.

Sorana Cirstea vs Han Shi tip: Under 18.5 games