Lin Zhu vs Lulu Sun Prediction & Picks - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
WTA 125K - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Lulu Sun of New Zealand kicks off her campaign in Manila against Lin Zhu of China in the first round of the 2026 WTA 125 Philippine Open on Tuesday.
Recommended Pick: Lulu Sun will win
Potential Payout: $227 for every $127 Bet (-127).
Current Form:
Sun will try to bounce back from her first-round loss to Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic 3-6, 5-7 at the 2026 Australian Open. The Kiwi never had a chance to warm up before plunging into action in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The WTA 125 Philippine Open gives Sun the opportunity to sharpen her form against upcoming stars and seasoned veterans before taking on a much tougher task in the Middle East swing of the WTA Tour.
Zhu came one win short of qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open after falling to Canada’s Maria Stakusic 5-7, 4-6. The 31-year-old Zhu is 2-3 in the season, with her first two losses of the season coming at the hands of top-20 caliber players Victoria Mboko and Elise Mertens at the 2026 United Cup.
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Lin Zhu vs Lulu Sun Form
Lin Zhu and Lulu Sun Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 14, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 13, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 11, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 4, 2026 - United Cup
Jan 2, 2026 - United Cup
Oct 17, 2025 - Ningbo Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Oct 26, 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
Oct 25, 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
Oct 24, 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
Oct 23, 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
Oct 21, 2025 - WTA Guangzhou
Lin Zhu - Lulu Sun Key Points
- Lin Zhu carries a 63 percent win rate in hard-court matches.
- Lin Zhu was 5-10 against the WTA top-100 last year.
- Lulu Sun reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Wimbledon Open.
- Lulu Sun carries a 65 percent win in hard-court matches.
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Our Lin Zhu vs Lulu Sun Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Lulu Sun marches on to the round of 16 with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Lin Zhu.
Reason: It won’t be an easy match for the top-100 Lulu Sun, but her quality will help her get past the 31-year-old Zhu, who was 5-10 against the WTA top-100 last year. Meanwhile, Sun boasts an 11-19 record against the WTA top-100 in 2025 and claimed her first WTA 125 title in Jingshan.
Our betting prediction for Lulu Sun vs. Lin Zhou: Lulu Sun will win.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
