WTA Pekín 2026

Bartunkova reveals the key to her semifinals in China: "I still can’t believe it." Photo: Getty Images
WTA Nikola Bartunkova

Bartunkova reveals the key to her semifinals in China: "I still find it hard to believe"

Andrés Tomás - 8 Oct 2026 | 23:21

The Czech player becomes a surprise in Beijing by reaching her first semifinals in a WTA 1000 event, eliminating two Top 10 players along the way, Sabalenka and Muchova.

Andreeva enjoys tennis again in Beijing.
Mirra Andreeva WTA

Andreeva's key to overcoming mental challenges

Carlos Navarro - 8 Oct 2026 | 17:27

Mirra had not reached the semifinals of a WTA tournament... since winning Roland Garros. In Beijing, she has ended that streak, and she explains the importance of this tournament herself.

Qinwen Zheng compares her current level to that of 2022: "That wasn't my best version." Source: Getty
WTA Qinwen Zheng

Qinwen Zheng: "At 21, I achieved great things, but it wasn't my highest level"

Fernando Murciego - 8 Oct 2026 | 07:00

The Chinese player, already in the quarterfinals of the WTA in Beijing, compared her best days on the tour to this recovery phase that is bringing her back to her peak performance.

The hidden key that Swiatek is working on with Francis Roig.
Iga Swiatek WTA Pekín 2026

Swiatek reveals the hidden key she is working on with Francis Roig

Carlos Navarro - 7 Oct 2026 | 13:10

The Polish player advanced to the quarter-finals in Beijing and was asked about her recent work with Roig. What have they focused on since the US Open? The answer is very clear.

Gauff defends herself after her controversy in Beijing: "I am neither a cheater nor a thief." Source: Getty Images.
WTA Cori Gauff

Gauff defends herself after her controversy in Beijing: "I'm not a cheater or a thief"

Pedro de Pablos - 5 Oct 2026 | 23:15

The American tennis player is at the center of controversy after requesting to replay a point against Sun Xinran at the WTA Beijing, which has led to a multitude of people writing racist comments to her on social media.