Event Preview - The Test of Fighting at Home: Zhen...

On October 29th, the 2025 Jiangsu Open will kick off with both singles and doubles competitions. Four singles matches and three doubles matches will be played at the Central Stadium and Stadium 1 respectively.
The singles matches will feature high-profile contests such as Zheng Wushuang vs. Putilova, Korpaczy vs. Seidel, and Golubic vs. Prikhodko.
In the doubles, the matches between Zhuo Yixuan/Zhuo Yicen vs. Meladnovic/Pitre, Kanagawa Makana/Morisaki Kenanzi vs. Barnett/Leshamia, and Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan vs. Korneeva/Sarkova are also not to be missed.
 
The test of fighting at home: Zheng Wushuang faces Putinseva head-on
In the second round of the main competition tomorrow, Chinese player Zheng Wushuang will face Yulia PUTINTSEVA, the fifth seed of the tournament and a renowned player from Kazakhstan.
Recently, Zheng Wushuang has seen a resurgence in form, advancing smoothly through the rounds in this year's W75 tournament in Nonthaburi, Thailand, and ultimately securing the runner-up position. She also made a breakthrough at this year's Jiangsu Open, advancing to the second round of a WTA250 event for the first time. Although Zheng Wushuang possesses comprehensive skills and a solid baseline game, there is still room for improvement in terms of overall consistency.
Putintseva is a seasoned veteran with rich experience in major competitions. Despite her ups and downs in recent years, she is known for her flexible and adaptable tactics, resilience in playing from the baseline, and ability to seize opportunities in adversity, making her a formidable player.
Previously, the two had no head-to-head record. In this match, if Zheng Wushuang can successfully adapt to Putintseva's changing pace and fully leverage her speed advantage, she may be able to create a pleasant surprise. It is expected to be a suspenseful seesaw battle of offense and defense.
 
German derby: A fierce showdown between technical and physical sides
In the second round of the main competition tomorrow, German player Tamara KORPATSCH will face off against her compatriot Ella SEIDEL in a highly anticipated match, which will also witness a strategic and physical clash on the court.
Kourpakch has maintained a stable form recently. As a technical player, she excels in precise serving and varied tactics at the net, disrupting her opponents' strategies through changes in pace and creating attacking opportunities. Previously, the two had met once before, with Kourpakch narrowly defeating Seidel 6-4, 6(4)-7, 6-4.
Seidel adopts a power-based playing style, with her powerful serve and highly penetrating forehand attack, making her extremely threatening on hard courts. Although her recent performance has occasionally been inconsistent, her outstanding ability to grasp key points has allowed her to demonstrate strong aggression at break points and in receiving sets.
In this match, if Kohlparch can maintain his advantage at the net and restrict Seidel's attacking rhythm through shot placement control, he is expected to achieve victory again. The exciting clash of skill and strength in tomorrow's match is worth the fans' anticipation.
 
"Lucky Loser VS Defending Champion" - A PK between luck and strength
Tomorrow, the defending champion and the second seed of this tournament, the renowned Swiss player Viktorija Golubic, will face Elena Pridankina, the dark horse who emerged from the qualifying rounds and was designated as the "lucky loser".
Golubic easily defeated Japanese player Rina Saigo 6-2, 6-4 in the first round, and her journey to the next round was not challenged too much. Her opponent, Pridankina, on the other hand, had a tough three-set match against Chinese Golden Flower Yuan Yue in the first round, and finally advanced to the second round with a 7-5 victory in the tie-break.
Moreover, the two have not faced each other before. Facing Golubic, a powerful and experienced veteran in major tournaments, it will be challenging for Pridankina to achieve the same miracle in the first round again. However, Pridankina also advanced to the second round in the doubles. Perhaps she will make a choice between singles and doubles for herself. Let's look forward to the exciting match they will bring us tomorrow.
 
The top seed vs. the youthful team: Who will win the ticket to the semifinals
In the final match at the C1 court tomorrow, a pivotal second-round women's doubles clash will unfold, pitting the Chinese top-seeded duo of Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan against the team of Alina KORNEEVA and Dominika SALKOVA.
The top-seeded Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan, with their tacit cooperation and rich experience in major competitions, easily advanced to the next round in this year's Jiangsu Open. They are skilled at controlling the match through changes in rhythm and applying pressure at the net.
The combination of Korneva/Sarkova, as young players, possesses greater impact, with their agile movement and sharp baseline attack, but they lack experience in major competitions.
For Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan, if they can utilize their experience to control the pace of the game and avoid unforced errors, winning this match will not be too difficult. Xu Yifan/Yang Zhaoxuan may become the first women's doubles pair to advance to the semifinals.
 
Can the "twin combination" face the second seed and make an upset
In the remaining matches of the first round of the doubles, the Chinese Taipei sisters Zhuo Yixuan/Zhuo Yicen will face the combination of French player Kristina MLADENOVIC and Polish player Katarzyna PITER.
Although both Zhuo Yixuan and her younger sister Zhuo Yicen are over 1.78 meters tall, they are agile in their playing style and have a rich range of movements. Due to their long-term partnership, they can handle various positions at the net and baseline with ease and in perfect coordination.
The second-seeded pair of Mladenovic and Pitter, both experienced doubles veterans, boasts rich tournament experience, comprehensive skills, and strong tactical execution. Additionally, Mladenovic's singles technique adds variety to the pair, making them a formidable force.
In this match, if Zhuo Yixuan/Zhuo Yicen can maintain their previous tacit cooperation, they are expected to seize the initiative with their youthful vitality and flexible tactics; while the Piter combination will need to rely on experience and on-the-spot adjustments to strive for victory. It is anticipated that this will be a thrilling contest.
 
ITF perennial victor faces challenge: can Japan's doubles powerhouse withstand the "shockwave" from Britain and France
Tomorrow, the Japanese duo of Ayukawa Mana and Morisaki Kanako will face off against the British-French pair of Barnett Alicia and Lechemia Elixane at the C1 stadium.
Manaka Nishikawa has been in a stable form recently, with a good coordination in doubles, and is skilled in baseline stalemate and net volley. Konanori Morisaki also possesses solid baseline skills. The two have been coordinating well and performing steadily in recent ITF tournaments.
As for the Barnett/Lechemia combination, Barnett possesses comprehensive skills, but her recent performance has been fluctuating greatly; Lechemia, as a rookie, lacks experience, but possesses strong impact. Currently, the Barnett/Lechemia combination has not yet formed a stable doubles chemistry, which is a major disadvantage for them.
If the Japanese team performs stably, they are expected to seize the initiative through their well-coordinated teamwork; whereas Barnett/Lechemia will need to rely more on their individual abilities to strive for victory. The key to this match lies in whose serve and return, as well as net pressure, are more effective. It is anticipated that this will be a closely contested match.