Karolina Muchova vs Nikola Bartunkova Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA China Open

Prediction published on 06/10/2026, 19:29  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 07/10/2026 at 05:41 in Tennis Predictions

Nikola Bartunkova, the 26th seed in Beijing, seeks yet another upset in the Chinese capital as she faces seventh seed Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals. This first meeting has both players in top form, and our prediction backs the match to need a decider.

Muchova has gathered up steam and comes here on five straight wins and lost just twice in her last 19 outings. With the tournament seeing some major upsets, she will feel she has a clear path to the title.

Muchova has so far won 42 fixtures in 52 outings, leading to two titles, one of which was at Wimbledon. Up to seventh in the live ranking, Muchova outlasted Naomi Osaka in an almost three-hour battle in the last round. 

Nikola Bartunkova has already caused one major upset in Beijing and will feel more than capable of another. The 20-year-old, who is making her Beijing debut, shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka in the second round.

She won in straight sets to register the biggest win of her career. In her follow-up fixture, she fought through three sets to oust the unseeded Sinja Kraus.

Bartunkova has won eight of her last 10 matches and, following her latest win, has improved to a 37-20 record. A winner of three titles outside of the tour this season, Bartunkova will jump into the top 30 in the live ranking with a win over Muchova.