Event Preview: November 1, 2025 | Defending Champi...

On November 1st, 2025, the Jiangsu Open will usher in the penultimate match day. In the three matches scheduled for tomorrow, the singles and doubles semifinals will commence at the Central Stadium.
The women's singles semi-finals will feature Sarkova vs. Brinkova and Golubic vs. Tagle; while the women's doubles semi-finals will see Konawa/Morisaki vs. Ovcharenko/Webbley-Smith.
 
Japanese teams battle against multinational powerhouses to secure a spot in the finals of the Jiangsu Open
In the first match to be played at the Central Court tomorrow, the Japanese duo of Mana AYUKAWA and Kanako MORISAKI will face off against the international pair of Ekaterina OVCHARENKO and Emily WEBLEY-SMITH, competing for the last spot in the women's doubles final.
After successfully transitioning from the ITF to the WTA Tour stage, the Japanese duo has been impressively advancing through the rounds. In the first round of the women's doubles at this tournament, the Japanese pair staged a stunning comeback from a large deficit in the first set, winning 1-6, 7-5, 11-9. In the subsequent quarterfinal match, facing the formidable fourth seed of the tournament, they once again demonstrated their resilience, turning the tables with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 10-8. In the decisive tie-break, the two Japanese players repeatedly hit crucial shots, continuously winning the match with their excellent mental toughness and tenacious fighting spirit.
The multinational team consisting of Ovtcharenko and Wilberley-Smith is also on a strong roll. In the quarterfinals, they upset the second-seeded women's doubles team with scores of 6-4, 1-6, 10-7. Their bold tactical combination and on-the-spot adaptability are impressive, with Ovtcharenko's experience complementing Wilberley-Smith's impact. Moreover, in handling crucial points, they also demonstrated extraordinary calmness and sophisticated tactical acumen.
This exciting European-Asian rivalry will ultimately determine who will make an appearance in the Jiangsu Open women's doubles final. The seamless coordination and decisive abilities of the Japanese pair, when matched against the bold tactics and unexpected success genes of the international pair, will surely ignite the Jiangsu Open women's doubles arena.
 
Who will win the tickets for the final between Salikova and Brinkova
The second pivotal match at the central court features a fierce duel between Czech rising stars Dominika SALKOVA and Anna BLINKOVA, as they vie for the first ticket to tomorrow's women's singles final
As a rising star in Czech tennis, Sarkova possesses comprehensive skills and immense potential. She moves flexibly on the baseline, varies her forehand and backhand attack rhythms, and excels at disrupting her opponents' rhythm through clever tactical adjustments. In this Jiangsu Open, she advanced through the rounds, first defeating the eighth seed in a tough three-set match with scores of 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2, and then advancing to the quarterfinals; subsequently, in the quarterfinal match, she eliminated her opponent with scores of 6-3, 6-4, making it to the semifinals of a tour-level event for the first time, demonstrating strong competitiveness and excellent form.
And "language genius" Blinkova is also in hot form, continuously setting new personal bests on the WTA stage. In the round of 16, she upset the sixth seed with a 7-6(3), 7-5 victory, and in the quarterfinals, she defeated the third seed with a solid performance of 7-5, 7-5. Having consecutively knocked out two top-seeded players, Blinkova stated in a post-match interview in Chinese that she would take a good rest tonight to prepare for tomorrow's crucial match.
In this match, Sarkova's flexible and versatile tactics coupled with her sharp offensive firepower, and Brinkova's strong impact and stable on-the-spot performance, will all be key factors determining the outcome of the game. This dual contest of skill and psychology is bound to set off a new climax on the Jiangsu tennis court, and the ownership of the final seat is worth looking forward to!
 
Defending champion Golubic takes on rising star Taggart in a backhand duel that sets the stage for a pivotal semi-final match
The grand finale at the central court will feature a showdown between the defending champion Viktorija Golubic and Lilli Tagger, the champion of the French Open Junior Tournament and an up-and-coming Austrian player. This clash promises to deliver a rare backhand duel in today's tennis scene for the vast majority of fans.
Defending champion Golubic demonstrated championship-level resilience in this tournament. Her path to the semifinals was not smooth sailing - in the quarterfinals against fifth seed Yuliya Putintseva, she once fell into a 1-5 deficit in the first set. However, with her tenacious on-court resilience, she fought back with six straight games to secure a strong 7-5 comeback in the first set, and sealed the victory with a lopsided 6-2 score in the second set, ultimately advancing to the semifinals. After the match, she could not hide her excitement: "I am very happy to reach the semifinals in the last tournament of the year. I am eager to go further." As a veteran known for her one-handed backhand technique, Golubic particularly looks forward to facing an opponent who is also skilled in backhand attack.
Xinxing Tagele emerged as the biggest surprise of this tournament. This Austrian young player, who studied under the 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, has been consistently setting new personal bests thanks to her powerful backhand attack - this is her first time reaching the WTA Tour semifinals in her career. In the quarterfinals, she defeated the German veteran Tamara Krajicek in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, demonstrating a level of athleticism and tactical execution that belies her age.
In this match, both players have made their backhand technique their core weapon, making this "backhand duel" a must-see highlight of the competition. Will the defending champion continue to shine or will the rising star continue to break through their own limits in tomorrow's match? Let's wait and see.