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Osaka Faces Timofeeva in China Open Debut
2 Oct
Summary
- Naomi Osaka and Maria Timofeeva meet for the first time on tour.
- The match is set for October 2, 2026, at the China Open.
- Osaka previously won the China Open title in 2019.
The China Open 2026 will feature a debut WTA Tour match between Naomi Osaka and Maria Timofeeva in the Round of 64. Scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, this encounter marks the first time these two players will compete against each other on the professional circuit.
Naomi Osaka, who previously secured the China Open title in 2019, is commencing her Beijing campaign. Her most recent performance was at the US Open. Meanwhile, Maria Timofeeva advanced to this stage by defeating Darja Vidmanova with a solid performance, demonstrating strength in her serves.
Osaka enters the match with a strong 2026 record of 28-11, including a 13-6 record on hard courts. Timofeeva, ranked No. 68, has an impressive 38-17 win-loss record this year, with 16-10 on hard courts. She has achieved success this season with titles in Porto, Turkey, and Croatia.
