Volynets and McNally Clash in Guangzhou Open Quarterfinal Showdown

On October 23, 2025, the action heats up at the Guangzhou Open as Katie Volynets and Caty McNally lead the charge into the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 event. Both players have already pulled off upset wins in their opening matches, setting the stage for an exciting day of tennis.

Volynets will take on the fast-rising Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah, a French teenager who recently made her Tour debut and has already won a title in Sao Paulo. The match-up promises to be a battle of consistency and variety, with neither player relying on explosive groundstrokes. Volynets, who recently reached a WTA125k final in Suzhou, will be looking to build on her recent form and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

In the other marquee clash, McNally faces off against Ajla Tomljanovic. Both players have struggled with injuries in recent times but have shown signs of rediscovering their best tennis. McNally recently won a WTA125k title in Newport and has pushed the likes of Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina to the brink. Tomljanovic, meanwhile, nearly upset Coco Gauff at the US Open and has a Ningbo quarterfinal to her name from her recent Asian swing. This battle of power and aggression on the quick Guangzhou courts could prove to be a deciding factor.

Rounding out the day's action, Claire Liu, Anna Bondar, Ella Seidel and Yulia Putintseva will also take to the court for their respective second-round matches, ensuring a day of top-drawer tennis at the Guangzhou Open.