Sinja Kraus vs Nikola Bartunkova Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA China Open

Prediction published on 05/10/2026, 19:02  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 05/10/2026 at 19:10 in Tennis Predictions

Fresh off a big win, 26th seed Nikola Bartunkova takes on the unseeded Sinja Kraus in the fourth round of the China Open. This is the first time on tour that the two have been paired, and our prediction is for a 22nd win on a hard court for Bartunkova.

Kraus is having a strong week in Beijing and arrives for this match confident of prolonging her stay in this event. The Austrian has won three matches and hasn't dropped a set in her last two outings.

To advance to the fourth round, she defeated Dayana Yastremska to improve to 48 victories this year and also propelled her a massive 22 places to 73rd in the live ranking. Kraus has largely competed outside the tour, winning one title. 

Bartunkova recorded one of the major upsets here and will be keen to ride the momentum of such a historic personal victory. The Czech youngster shocked second seed Aryna Sabalenka, fighting against the odds to amazingly win in straight sets.

That marked the biggest win of her career and only the second time that she had won against a top-10-ranked opponent.

Currently ranked 34th in the WTA world ranking, Bartunkova, who is having a career year, has won 36 matches, with 21 being on hard courts. Among her highlights this season is a semi-final finish in Monterrey and a title triumph at ITF Birmingham.