Zhang Shuai vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Preview & Prediction | 2026 Charleston Open | First Round
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Zhang Shuai meets Yuliia Starodubtseva in the first round at the Family Circle Tennis Center at the 2026 Charleston Open.
Ranking points: WTA 500
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Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center, Charleston, USA
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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Zhang Shuai vs Yuliia Starodubtseva prediction
Yuliia Starodubtseva arrives in Charleston with renewed belief after a much-needed run in Miami.
The Ukrainian raced through qualifying and posted her first two main draw wins of 2026 before falling in the third round.
The world number 108 will now face Zhang Shuai on the clay in Charleston with the veteran Chinese having recently reached the last four in Merida.
The 37-year-old is the favourite at 61 in the world, but Yuliia’s record on clay is far more impressive, providing enough justification to take a punt on the upset or the lower ranked player at least bagging a set.
Zhang Shuai vs Yuliia Starodubtseva tip: Yuliia Starodubtseva to win
