A spot in the China Open semifinals is on the line as Belgium’s Elise Mertens takes on Poland’s Iga Swiatek in a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown in Beijing.
Round | Quarterfinal |
Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
Start Time | 7:00 a.m. (ET) |
Location | National Tennis Center in Beijing, China |
TV Channel | Tennis Channel |
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With several top seeds exiting early, the tournament draw has opened up significantly, paving the way for seasoned competitors to stake their claim. Swiatek has hit a strong run of form in this stretch of the season, having secured silverware against Elena Rybakina in Toronto earlier this year. The Polish star now aims to capture another Beijing crown after lifting the trophy in 2023.
Standing across the net is an in-form Elise Mertens, who has produced a remarkable campaign in the Chinese capital. The Belgian has already claimed statement victories over Jelena Ostapenko and Coco Gauff, maintaining a dual push in both singles and doubles. While searching for her first singles title of the year, the accomplished doubles specialist demonstrated her grand slam pedigree with a resilient run to the Wimbledon quarterfinals earlier this season.
Head-to-Head History
This will be the third meeting between Iga Swiatek and Elise Mertens, Swiatek leads their head-to-head record 2-0.
How to Watch Mertens vs. Swiatek
In the United States, fans can watch the the China Open match between Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek on the Tennis Channel. It can also be streamed on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream and the Tennis Channel App.
Mertens vs. Swiatek Quarterfinal Odds
Match Spread (Games)
Elise Mertens | +5.5 | -150 |
Iga Swiatek | -5.5 | +110 |
Money Line
Elise Mertens | +350 |
Iga Swiatek | -500 |
Total Sets
2 Sets | -250 |
3 Sets | +175 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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