Noskova Faces Potapova in WTA China Open Showdown

BEIJING, China — Linda Noskova will compete against Anastasia Potapova in the round of 16 at the 2025 WTA China Open on Wednesday, October 1, at 2:30 AM ET. Noskova, the 26th seed, is coming off a third-round victory by retiring Chinese seventh seed Qinwen Zheng due to injury. Before the retirement, Noskova managed to win the first set 6-4 and lost the second set 6-3.

Noskova’s performance has been impressive throughout the tournament, registering a notable 59% first serve accuracy and winning 72% of those points. In her earlier rounds, she secured victories over Wang Xiyu and Katerina Siniakova without dropping a set.

Anastasia Potapova, ranked 59th in the world, also advanced to the fourth round by defeating Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets, marking her first such achievement in Beijing. Potapova displayed resilience during the match, managing to come back after losing service games to win 6-3, 7-5.

The two players have faced off twice before, and their head-to-head record is tied at one win each. While Noskova won their earlier encounter at the 2023 Adelaide International, Potapova took the win at the 2025 French Open.

According to betting odds, Noskova is favored with a win probability of 61%, while Potapova’s chance is at 39%. The predicted match-up suggests Noskova is likely to take the win in straight sets, given her consistency and recent performance.

In terms of odds, as of the latest updates, Potapova’s moneyline sits at +162, while Noskova’s is at -194. The total games over/under is set at 22.5.

The WTA China Open features an overall prize pool of $8,963,700, and this match is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and bettors alike. For those interested in betting insights, resources are available, including strategies for placing bets responsibly.