Dominika Salkova Faces Aliona Falei at Jiangxi Open

JIUJIANG, China — Dominika Salkova will compete against Aliona Falei in the first round of the Jiangxi Open on Monday at 12:00 PM. This match marks the first time the two players will face each other in their professional careers.

Salkova, currently ranked No. 147, hopes to get back on track after suffering four consecutive losses. Her last match was on October 19, where she lost in the qualifications in Guangzhou. Despite this rough patch, Salkova boasts a strong record of 25 wins and 20 losses in 2025, showing promise with a recent title win at the W75 Zagreb.

On the other hand, Aliona Falei, ranked No. 339, enters the tournament after a successful qualification round, where she defeated Yuhan Wang and Xinyu Gao. Falei’s journey in 2025 includes a record of 23 wins and 18 losses, highlighted by her recent victory at the W35 Shenyang.

Fans can expect an exciting match as Salkova is favored to win with odds of 1.38 compared to Falei’s 3.04. Falei will aim to leverage her recent momentum, while Salkova looks to turn her fortunes around. As the match will be held on outdoor hard courts, conditions may play a role in their performances.

Both players have shown competitive spirit in their respective careers, with Salkova maintaining a positive record on hard courts. She aims to put her recent struggles behind her and is expected to showcase her experience during the match.

The Jiangxi Open offers WTA 250 ranking points, adding to the stakes of this early-round matchup.