Yi Zhou vs Christopher O’Connell Preview & Prediction | 2025 Chengdu Open | Round of 16

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Yi Zhou faces Christopher O’Connell in the round of 16 in Chengdu.

Ranking points: ATP 250

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Venue: Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

Yi Zhou vs Christopher O’Connell prediction

Yi Zhou will hope to pull off another shock after upsetting Cameron Norrie in the first round.

The Chinese wildcard hit back to stun the Brit 6-7 6-4 7-6 and set up a round of 16 tussle with Chris O'Connell.

The Aussie also hit the comeback trail to win 6-7 6-3 6-4 against out of form Quentin Halys. 

This will be a first meeting between the pair with world number 103 O’Connell no doubt quietly confident. 

However, world number 304 surprised the improving Norrie last time out and if he can repeat that preference it could be very tricky. 

That said, we don’t see lightning striking twice with O’Connell’s consistency likely to give him the edge overall. 

Yi Zhou vs Christopher O’Connell tip: Christopher O’Connell to win