Preview of the match on October 30th - Bai Zhuoxua...

On October 30th, the 2025 Jiangsu Open will feature four singles matches and two doubles matches.
The singles round of 16 will feature some high-profile matches, including Pax vs. Yuhan, Sarkova vs. Zakharova, Brinkova vs. Bondar, and Bai Zhuoxuan vs. Guo Hanyu.
In the doubles quarterfinals, the match between Manaka Minagawa/Kinako Morisaki vs. Harvilaag/Lumden and Meladnovic/Piter vs. Ovcharenko/Webbley-Smith is also not to be missed.


Men's singles 1/8 finals, Centre Court
Third-seeded Paxos will face Siyuan in the battle for a quarterfinal spot
Tomorrow, the first match at the central court will be a showdown between the third-seeded American player Alycia PARKS and the Slovenian top player Kaja JUVAN.
As the third seed of the tournament and currently ranked 65th in the world, Pax is highly experienced and adept at scoring directly with her powerful serve. In the first round, she easily advanced with her excellent rhythm control and powerful serve, demonstrating excellent competitive form.
Slovenian player Jovan is known for her strong explosiveness and sharp forehand attack. However, she faced a severe test in the first round, and only managed to advance after a tough three-set battle (3-6, 6-2, 7-5) against American player Liu Jingwen.
In this match-up, Pax, who only spent about an hour in the first round, has a more reorganized physical advantage compared to Jovan, who fought a tough three sets. At the same time, Pax, who has more experience, also has an advantage over Jovan. However, it is also worth mentioning that there have been upsets in this Jiangsu Open, and Jovan can still attempt a "counterattack" through his young and versatile playing style. This contest of experience and sharpness will surely set off a climax on the court tomorrow.


Czech rising star Salkova challenges eighth seed Zaharova
In the second match at the central court, Czech player Dominika SALKOVA will face off against the eighth seed Anastasia ZAKHAROVA.
In the first round of the Jiangsu Open, Salkova's form was slightly inconsistent. Facing the qualifier Ariona Farei, she was once in a stalemate in the first set. Fortunately, she managed to stabilize the situation by grasping the crucial points and finally won the match with difficulty, 7-6(2), 7-5.
The eighth-seeded Zaharova, a technical player with a unique habit of hopping during her serve, demonstrated a stronger competitive form, easily defeating Japanese top player Ena Shibahara with scores of 6-4, 6-1, and advancing to the round of 16 with a strong performance.
Considering that Sarkova needs to further stabilize her form, while Zakharova aims to consolidate her ranking advantage with this round of victory, this match will be full of uncertainties. Will the Czech rising star adjust her pace and advance, or will the eighth seed maintain her strong performance with steady play? Let's eagerly anticipate this suspenseful contest.


"Brinkova vs. Bondal: A Showdown between Technical Skill and Strength"
The third match on the central court featured a showdown between the technical player Anna Blinkova and the sixth-seeded Hungarian star Anna Bondar.
Blinckova has been in excellent form recently, defeating French player Pakay Chloe with two clean 6-4 victories in the first round. As a skilled baseline player, she excels in flexible baseline movement and precise shot placement control, and is adept at disrupting her opponents' rhythm through varied tactics.
In contrast, the sixth-seeded Bondal is an exponent of power-based play. In the first round, she swept her opponent with a lopsided score of 6-2, 6-2, demonstrating excellent athleticism and her powerful forehand attack with great penetrating force.
At the Charleston Masters in 2023, Blinkova defeated Bondal with a score of 7-6(7), 6-2. This record undoubtedly adds more suspense to tomorrow's match. Whether the sixth-seeded Bondal can achieve "revenge" in tomorrow's match will be a crucial battle on the center court. This peak confrontation between the technical and power schools will surely present a thrilling offensive and defensive battle to the audience.


Bai Zhuoxuan vs. Guo Hanyu: Chinese Golden Flowers Face Off in a Home Match
The final match at the central court will be a pivotal showdown - two Chinese Golden Flowers, Zhuoxuan Bai and Hanyu Guo, will compete for a spot in the top 8.
After a year away from the court, Bai Zhuoxuan was clearly in form, creating a surprise in the first round by defeating the top seed Li An 6-3, 6-1, securing her first win back and garnering a lot of attention. In the match, she leaned towards attacking from the baseline, with her backhand stability being a particularly notable feature.
Another Chinese golden flower, Guo Hanyu, advanced all the way from the qualifying rounds to the second round at this year's Jiangsu Open, defeating Yekaterina, Shi Han, and Kournieva in succession, showing a strong upward momentum. In the first round, she experienced a thrilling comeback - in the tie-breaker of the deciding set, she saved two match points after falling behind 3-5, and ultimately won 8-6, demonstrating strong mental resilience.
Although the two had not previously faced each other directly, Bai Zhuoxuan stated in a post-match interview that she and Guo Hanyu have known each other since childhood and she looked forward to presenting a thrilling match to the fans alongside Guo Hanyu. Meanwhile, the winner of this match will advance to the top 8 and could become the strong contender for the singles championship at this year's Jiangsu Open.




Doubles quarterfinals, Court C1
Japanese pair subverts expectations, challenges fourth seed
The first match on Court C1 featured a clash between the Japanese duo of Mana AYUKAWA and Kanako MORISAKI, and the fourth-seeded pair of Isabelle VSHAVERLAG and Maia LUMSDEN.
Recently, the Japanese duo has been in impressive form. After transitioning from the ITF to the WTA Tour, they have maintained their strong competitiveness. In the first round of the Jiangsu Open, despite being down 6-1 in the first set, they fought back with tenacity to level the score at 7-5 in the second set. In the tie-break, they narrowly advanced with a thrilling 11-9, fully demonstrating their resilience and fighting spirit.
In contrast, the fourth-seeded pair of Havelag/Lumden had better luck. They were granted a bye in the first round due to their opponent's withdrawal, gaining valuable rest and preparation time. As seeded pairs, they have a clear advantage in both world ranking and overall strength.
In this match, the more experienced and stronger Havelange/Lumden combination is widely favored. However, the tenacious fighting spirit and on-the-spot adjustment ability demonstrated by the Japanese combination cannot be underestimated. Whether the fourth seed will advance smoothly or the Japanese combination will continue to create miracles tomorrow, let's wait and see.


Elite player duo faces dark horse, with both second seed advantage and comeback suspense coexisting
The second match on Court C1 featured the doubles second seeds, Kristina Mladenovic/Katarzyna Piter, taking on the pair of Ekaterina Ovcharenko/Emily Webley-Smith.
As veteran players in the doubles arena, Meladnovic and Pitter's coordination and experience in major competitions are top-notch. In the first round, they demonstrated strong dominance, easily defeating the Taiwanese twin duo of Zhuo Yixuan/Zhuo Yichen with a lopsided score of 6-2, 6-4, and advancing to the quarterfinals. Their stable serve, precise shot placement control, and smooth net play became the key to their victory.
In comparison, the Ovtcharian/Wilberley-Smith duo may lack experience, but they have demonstrated remarkable competitiveness in this tournament. In the first round, facing an unfavorable situation of being down 3-6 in the first set, they fought back strongly with a 6-2 victory in the second set. In the tie-breaker, they narrowly won 14-12, impressing with their ability to handle pressure and execute tactics in adversity. Tomorrow's clash of experience and momentum promises to set off another storm on the court.

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