Renata Zarazua vs Aryna Sabalenka Prediction & Picks - WTA China Open
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by Lou Aguila in Tennis Picks
Playing with added motivation, Aryna Sabalenka goes for a dominant start against Renata Zarazua in the second round of the 2026 China Open.
Sabalenka, who swept Zarazua in their first meeting two years ago, is +110 to cover -7.5 games at DraftKings.
Current Form:
Aryna Sabalenka kicks off the Asian swing of the WTA Tour at the China Open. After losing the US Open and world No.1 title to Elena Rybakina a few weeks ago, Sabalenka is now aiming to regain her dominant form and reclaim her spot at the top of women’s tennis.
Renata Zarazua earned a shot at the four-time Grand Slam winner after sweeping Anna Bondar 7-6, 6-3. Ranked No.94th in the world, Zarazua is 18-19 on the hard court and 28-30 overall in 2026. The win over Bondar ended Zarazua’s 6-match losing streak in singles.
The Matchup: Sabalenka demolished Zarazua 6-4, 6-0 in their first and only meeting at the 2024 Brisbane International.
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Renata Zarazua vs Aryna Sabalenka Form
Renata Zarazua and Aryna Sabalenka Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Sep 30, 2026 - WTA China Open
Sep 22, 2026 - WTA Korea Open
Sep 14, 2026 - WTA Guadalajara
Aug 30, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 24, 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
Aug 11, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Sep 12, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 10, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 8, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 6, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 4, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 2, 2026 - WTA US Open
Renata Zarazua - Aryna Sabalenka Key Points
- Aryna Sabalenka ranks No.2 in the world.
- Renata Zarazua ranks 94th in the world.
- Aryna Sabalenka is 33-4 on hard courts in 2026.
- Renata Zarazua is 18-19 on hard courts in 2026
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Our Renata Zarazua vs Aryna Sabalenka Prediction
Stats: Sabalenka is 18-0 against players outside the top-50 in 2026. In her last match against Zarazua, Sabalenka collected 22 return points and converted 5 break points to carve out a one-sided win.
What to Expect: Sabalenka dominates Zarazua anew. The Belarusian is coming into the tournament with a chip on her shoulder after blowing a shot at a three-peat at the US Open and conceding the world No.1 title to Rybakina in the process. Sabalenka will be gunning for a devastating scoreline to send a warning to the rest of the field at the China Open.
Fearless Forecast: Aryna Sabalenka wins 6-2, 6-0
Our betting prediction for Aryna Sabalenka vs. Renata Zarazua: Aryna Sabalenka -7.5 games
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