Xinxin Yao vs Maya Joint Preview & Prediction | 2026 Korea Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Maya Joint takes on Xinxin Yao in round one of the Korea Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, Seoul, South Korea
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Xinxin Yao vs Maya Joint prediction
Xinxin Yao has already endured a demanding start to her tournament in Seoul after two qualifying matches. She fought past Priscilla Hon 6-7 (1) 7-6 (6) 7-5 in three hours and one minute, before a more comfortable victory over Miho Kuramochi. Yao conceded just the one break point in that match, winning 6-1 6-4. The Chinese player arrived in Korea after reaching the quarter-finals of the W50 event in Guiyang. She is ranked 280 in the world but has been as high as 205.
Her first-round opponent is Maya Joint. The Australian returns to action for the first time since the US Open, where she reached the second-round before losing a tight three set match to Elina Svitolina, 6-2 6-7 (6) 6-4. The Australian has endured a difficult season on the tour in 2026, and she will hope to find her best form towards the end of the year, starting with this event.
Joint is the fifth seed in Seoul and should have the greater ability to dictate from the baseline if she finds her range early.
Xinxin Yao vs Maya Joint tip: Maya Joint to win 2-0
