WTA Mirra Andreeva elina svitolina Karolina Muchova Qinwen Zheng

This is how the quarterfinals of the WTA Beijing look

Andrés Tomás Rico - 7 Oct 2026
Go to comments seciton
WTA Beijing: This is how the quarter-finals look. Photo: Getty Images

The 2026 WTA 1000 in Beijing enters its final phase with the quarterfinals after two days of the round of 16 that featured both confirmations and many surprises. After the early elimination of Elena Rybakina in the first round and Aryna Sabalenka in the second, the range of possibilities has opened up, and any of the eight finalists could lift the title next Sunday.

At the top of the draw, the Chinese crowd holds hope for their compatriot Qinwen Zheng. After reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open by overcoming the qualifying rounds, the Asian player continues to showcase great tennis reminiscent of her best form prior to the elbow injury that required surgery. She secured her spot in the quarterfinals by defeating the tournament surprise Alina Charaeva (6-1, 2-6, 6-4).  But if she wants to advance to the semifinals, she will have to overcome Elina Svitolina, who defeated Ann Li (6-2, 6-3).

Andreeva and Swiatek are the favorites to win the title in Beijing

Her potential semifinal rival will emerge from the match between Iga Swiatek and Elisa Mertens. The Polish player seems to have rediscovered her tennis, as she dominated the round of 16 against Iva Jovic (6-1, 6-3), while the Belgian sprang one of the tournament's surprises by defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3.

At the bottom of the draw is another potential title contender, Mirra Andreeva. The Russian easily defeated Daria Snigur (6-2, 6-2) and will face her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova, who triumphed over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova with a decisive 6-2, 6-2.

Meanwhile, the winner of the Russian duel will meet in the semifinals against the victor of the match between Karolina Muchova, who defeated Naomi Osaka in a closely contested match (7-5, 1-6, 7-6(7)), and her fellow Czech Nikola Barkuntova, who was superior to Sinja Kraus by 6-0, 3-6, 6-4.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así quedan los cuartos de final del WTA Pekín