Elise Mertens vs Zheng Qinwen preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | China Open 2026

Fixture: (13) Elise Mertens vs Zheng Qinwen

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Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Elise Mertens and Zheng Qinwen will meet in the semifinals of the China Open 2026.
Mertens reached the semifinals by defeating Iga Swiatek in straight sets without facing a break point.
Zheng advanced after securing a 6-3, 7-6 (6) quarterfinal victory against sixth seed Elina Svitolina.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Thirteenth seed Elise Mertens faces China's Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals of the China Open 2026. Mertens advanced to the final four by defeating eighth seed Iga Swiatek 7-6 (0), 6-3 in the quarterfinals without conceding a single break point. Meanwhile, Zheng secured her semifinal spot by overcoming sixth seed Elina Svitolina in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (6).

Zheng holds a 1-0 head-to-head lead over Mertens following a three-set victory at the Charleston Open 2025. The matchup marks Mertens' third career WTA 1000 semifinal and Zheng's fourth, with Zheng seeking to become the first Chinese finalist at the tournament since 2009.

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