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On brink of defeat, Iga Swiatek launches epic comeback to get past Donna Vekic at China Open

Iga Swiatek was one game from defeat before initiating the comeback to beat Donna Vekic in three sets at the 2026 China Open
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On brink of defeat, Iga Swiatek launches epic comeback to get past Donna Vekic at China Open

Mon, October 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM UTC·

Iga Swiatek gives her opinion on Iva Jovic’s tennis after playing her for the first time at the China Open

Iga Swiatek came away with a straight-sets victory in her first WTA Tour-level meeting with 18-year-old Iva Jovic at the China Open. In the fourth...

Iga Swiatek shares what she and Francisco Roig are currently working on as she reaches Beijing quarter-finals

Iga Swiatek has stormed into the quarter-finals of the China Open in Beijing after a straight-sets victory over Iva Jovic. Rising star Jovic was the...

Mertens frena a Swiatek y se cita con Zheng en semifinales del Abierto de China en Pekín

Pekín, 9 oct (EFE).- La belga Elise Mertens (n.19) derrotó este viernes a la polaca Iga Swiatek (n.9), campeona en 2023 y octava favorita, por 7-6(0) y 6-3 y alcanzó las semifinales del Abierto de China, después de haber eliminado también a la estadounidense Coco Gauff (n.4).

Zheng derrota a Svitolina y mantiene vivo el sueño de una campeona local en Pekín

Pekín, 9 oct (EFE).- La china Zheng Qinwen (n.54), campeona olímpica, derrotó este viernes a la ucraniana Elina Svitolina (n.7), sexta favorita, por 6-3 y 7-6(6), y alcanzó las semifinales del Abierto de China, donde mantiene la esperanza de un primer título individual femenino para el país anfitrión.

Qinwen Zheng disagrees with what has been said about her as she reaches China Open quarter-finals

Qinwen Zheng defeated Alina Charaeva, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open. The home favourite won her fourth three-set match of...

Svitolina contiene a Li y se cita con Zheng en cuartos de Pekín

Pekín, 7 oct (EFE).- La ucraniana Elina Svitolina (n.7), sexta cabeza de serie, derrotó este miércoles a la estadounidense Ann Li (n.30) por 6-2 y 6-3 y completó los cuartos de final del Abierto de China, fase en la que se enfrentará a la campeona olímpica Zheng Qinwen (n.54).

Zheng and Sun Showcase the Potential of China's Future in Beijing

Zheng Qinwen's resurgence and Sun Xinran's arrival at the China Open breathe fresh new life into the future of Chinese tennis.

Kim Clijsters explains why she isn’t worried about Aryna Sabalenka despite latest early exit

Aryna Sabalenka recently lost in the third round of the China Open to Czechia’s Nikola Bartunkova. The result was the latest in a list of...

Alexandra Eala suffers setback before the Wuhan Open has even started as the seedings are confirmed

Alexandra Eala is preparing for her first match since the Asian Games as she takes on the Wuhan Open in China. Eala claimed the bronze...

Novak Djokovic says whether he was surprised by his own level at the China Open after winning the title

In what has been a difficult year for him on the court, Novak Djokovic managed to add to his title tally at the 2026 China...

Aryna Sabalenka confirmed as the only player to achieve impressive feat in 2026 after Coco Gauff’s Wuhan Open withdrawal

Aryna Sabalenka really stands out on the WTA Tour after Coco Gauff withdrew from the Wuhan Open. Gauff confirmed she would not be playing this...

Andreeva beats Alexandrova to reach China Open semifinals and next faces Bartunkova

BEIJING (AP) — French Open champion Mirra Andreeva reached the semifinals of the China Open after battling past Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3) on Thursday.Andreeva had lost her previous two matches against Alexandrova, who rallied back from 4-1 down in the second set and 5-3 down with Andreeva serving for the match.

Tsitsipas advances to Shanghai Masters second round and Hurkacz lines up Djokovic

SHANGHAI (AP) — Two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas beat qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters first round on Thursday, continuing his slow climb back up the ATP rankings.Tsitsipas reached a career-high No.

Coco Gauff Forced to Step Away After Controversy and China Open Defeat

Coco Gauff's China Open campaign came to an abrupt end after the American suffered a straight-sets defeat to Elise Mertens, following a difficult few days that saw her face intense backlash over a controversial moment in her previous match. Coco Gauff's China Open Run Come to an End Gauff's run Beijing ended with a 6-3 …

Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open

Before the 2026 Asian Games, there were fears that Alex Eala would get sanctioned by the WTA for skipping the 2026 China Open.Eala decided to represent the Philippines in Japan rather than participate in a mandatory WTA tournament. She was facing a $10,000, but the Philippine Tennis Association appealed on her behalf.The current World No. […] The post Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open appeared first on HEAVY.

The worrying thing Coco Gauff was heard telling her team during shock loss at the China Open

As the top seeds fell in Beijing, it felt more and more likely that Coco Gauff was going to go all the way at the...

Hubert Hurkacz reacts after beating Novak Djokovic for the first time in Shanghai, ‘It’s a special night’

Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 6-3, in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The Pole produced a serving masterclass to snap Djokovic’s winning...

Novak Djokovic Sends Strong Message About His Future After China Open Win

Novak Djokovic addresses his future after winning the China Open, revealing what his historic victory means amid ongoing health concerns. The post Novak Djokovic Sends Strong Message About His Future After China Open Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Coco Gauff Withdraws From Wuhan Tournament After Receiving Threats Online

Wishing Coco all the best.

Coco Gauff felt like she was going to ‘pass out’ during shock defeat at China Open

2024 champion Coco Gauff suffered her first loss to Elise Mertens in six meetings

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