Tournament Preview - Zhu Lin and other Chinese Gol...

On October 28th, the 2025 Jiangsu Open will kick off with both singles and doubles competitions simultaneously. Eleven matches will be played concurrently at the Central Stadium, Stadium 1, and Stadium 2.
In the singles matches, there will be some highlight matches such as Zhu Lin VS Alicia Pax, Li An VS Bai Zhuoxuan, the new champion of WTA Guangzhou Open, Golubic VS Linna Nishihara, and TAGGER, Lil VS Zhu Chenting. The doubles match between Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan VS Li Yingshu/Lakotomanga Rajahona is also not to be missed.
Zhu Lin faces a tough opponent in the first round, can she maintain her good form
After being stopped in the round of 32 at Wimbledon last year, Zhu Lin pressed the "pause button" to dedicate herself to injury recovery. However, her upset victory over the top seed at the Ningbo Masters in the recent past announced her strong comeback in the singles field. Tomorrow, she will face American player Alycia PARKS, currently ranked 65th in singles and seeded as the third seed for this tournament. The two players previously met in Nottingham, UK, in 2023, with Zhu Lin winning the match 7-6 (5), 6-2. However, unlike the grass court tournament two years ago, the hard court venue at Jiangsu Open may add new challenges to the match. We look forward to seeing Zhu Lin, who is expected to recover her form, bring us some surprises at the end of the season.
The top seed welcomes its debut at the Jiangsu Open
As the top seed of this tournament, American-Chinese player Ann LI just won her first WTA title of the season at the Guangzhou Open last Sunday. Meanwhile, she has reached the singles finals three times this season and her current world ranking has reached TOP40, indicating that she is in a hot form. Whether she can maintain her form and reach the finals for two consecutive weeks will be a key point to watch for Ann LI at this Jiangsu Open.
Her opponent, Bai Zhuoxuan, a rising star in Chinese women's tennis from Henan, has successfully advanced to the main draw of the Wimbledon women's singles, despite facing multiple strong opponents, against the backdrop of her debut at a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon 2023. This underscores her potential and strength. Facing the top seed, it is hoped that she can bring a surprise to the audience.
Golubic's path to defending his title
The defending champion and Swiss star Golubic, seeded second for this tournament, possesses formidable individual skills and extensive experience in major competitions. During her progress through the Jiangsu Open last year, she also demonstrated remarkable resilience, defeating the top seed Marie Bouzkova and the second seed Rebecca Sramkova to claim the championship.
After last year, this year she once again faced a qualifier in the first round, which is relatively less challenging. Her opponent this year is Japanese player Rina SAIGO. After two rounds of qualifying matches, Rina SAIGO's physical stamina has been greatly depleted. Whether she can stop Golubic's defense of her title in the first round of the main event remains to be seen.
French Open Junior Champion vs Local Rookie: Lily Tague's Jiujiang Debut against Zhu Chenting
Lil TAGGER, the 17-year-old champion of the French Open Junior Division, will make her debut in Jiujiang and face Zhu Chenting, a Chinese wild card entrant.
As the first player to arrive in Jiujiang for this year's Jiangxi Open, Tagel, the Grand Slam winner in the junior group, came to Jiangxi with full preparation. Her serve and baseline technique may bring surprises to the competition. Meanwhile, Zhu Chenting, who is playing at home, should not be underestimated either. Although her experience in major tournaments is relatively limited, her home advantage may become an important asset for her to challenge her opponents. The first encounter between these two young players is not only a contest of skills, but also a test of mentality.
This youthful showdown is not only about qualifying for the next round, but also about showcasing the impact of the new generation of players. Will Tagle continue his Grand Slam champion demeanor, or will Zhu Chenting create a surprise at home? The answer will be revealed tomorrow.
The top seed strikes out, striving for a good start
In the first round of the women's doubles, the top-seeded Chinese Golden Flower duo of Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan will face the cross-national pair of Li Yingshu and Lakotomanga Rajahona from the United States and France.
As veteran doubles partners in Chinese women's tennis, Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan boast extensive experience on the WTA Tour. Xu Yifan excels in net-side volleys and tactical command, while Yang Zhaoxuan is renowned for her stable baseline play and precise shot placement, maintaining a good competitive form in WTA events. In contrast, the Li Yingshu/Lakotomanga combination lacks international competition experience. Although they possess a certain level of hitting power, there is still room for improvement in tactical execution and handling of key points. It is particularly noteworthy that this combination needs more practical testing in terms of coordination and synergy.

The key to this match lies in whether Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan can quickly get into the groove and utilize their rich match experience to control the pace of the game. If the Chinese Golden Flower duo can maintain stability in their serve game and seize the opponent's second serve opportunities, they will have a higher probability of winning. However, they also need to be vigilant against age