Six Ukrainian tennis players will compete in the main draw of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, an event whose prize pool and status attract the world's elite athletes. Following the official draw, all the starting opponents for the Ukrainian representatives have been determined. The hard-court competition promises to be intense and spectacular.
Path of the Leaders and Seeded Players
Elina Svitolina, ranked seventh in the WTA world rankings, received the sixth seed and will begin her campaign in the second round. At this stage, she will face the winner of the match between Czech tennis player Katerina Siniakova and Poland's Magda Linette. Meanwhile, Dayana Yastremska managed to avoid exhausting qualification and directly entered the main draw, where she will play American Katie McNally in the first round. In turn, Marta Kostyuk will miss the Beijing tournament due to a prior injury.
Opening Matches for Other Ukrainians
The remaining Ukrainian athletes have also learned the names of their opening-round opponents. Yuliia Starodubtseva will face Alina Charaeva, who changed her sports citizenship to Armenian last summer. Daria Snigur awaits a meeting with a qualifier, while Oleksandra Oliynykova will test her skills against China's Yuan Yue. Angelina Kalinina will play her first match against Indonesian tennis player Janice Tjen.
Tournament Details and Schedule
The large-scale WTA 1000 series event in the Chinese capital will take place from September 30 to October 11, 2026. The total prize pool of the tournament stands at a staggering $9,415,725, highlighting the high status of the competition. The reigning champion of the Beijing tournament is American tennis player Amanda Anisimova, who will defend her title in a fierce battle.
