The 2025 Ningbo women's singles draw is set—featuring a "Golden Flower" derby in the first round, with Grand Slam champions converging on the city of Ningbo.

China's all-Chinese battle, clash between former US Open champions,10The Ningbo Tennis Center, and its monthly events, certainly have much more to offer than just these highlights.

2025The official singles draw for the Ningbo Open has been unveiled, featuring several thrilling matchups right from the first round! Chinese players Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu will square off in a highly anticipated derby, while Zhu Lin takes on former US Open champion Emma Raducanu. Meanwhile, four Grand Slam champions—Elena Rybakina, Sofia Kenin, Barbora Krejčíková, and Emma Raducanu—are all set to compete.

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01 Event Overview

2025The Ningbo Open Tennis Tournament as“China Season”An important stop, scheduled for10Month13From day to day19Held at the Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center, with the qualifying rounds taking place on10Month11From day to day12The day kicks off first.

This year's event has seen a comprehensive upgrade— the central stadium now features a new, retractable roof designed in the shape of the city’s emblematic "camellia" flower.78Court No. [number] renovated into1200Of the seat“Grandstand Stadium”The event also innovatively introduced “Double arena”Ticket sales are separated for the central stadium and the grandstand area in spectator mode.

The "Event Lifestyle Festival," which kicks off simultaneously with the competition, will feature merchandise shops offering fan-inspired souvenirs, trendy toy and interactive experience zones, and unique specialty markets. It will also introduce fan-friendly activities like "Signature Island" and autograph sessions.

02 Star-studded cast

This year's Ningbo Open has drawn a star-studded lineup of top players. The confirmed entries include former Wimbledon champion Liudmila Samsonova, Paolini, Andreeva, Kenin, and others. China’s rising star Wang Xinyu has earned a direct spot in the main draw, marking her first-ever trip to Ningbo as she prepares for what promises to be a career-defining experience.2025SeasonWTA500Berlin station defeats the newly crowned French Open champion Gauff, advancing to the next round for the first time.WTATour Championship Final.

03 Draw Analysis

China's Golden Flowers: Prospects for Competition

The first round kicks off with a Chinese derby—Yuan Yue takes on Wang Xinyu. This matchup guarantees at least one Chinese player advancing to the second round, but it also means a key contender could be eliminated early. Meanwhile, Zhu Lin will face former US Open champion Raducanu. Against an opponent whose fame outpaces her ranking, this could be Zhu Lin’s golden opportunity to make a breakthrough. Wang Xiyu faces Schneider in the opening round—a fiercely competitive clash. And for Zhang Shuai, she’ll face a tough challenge against Kudermetova, where both difficulty and opportunity lie in equal measure.

Top four seed layout

Andreeva, Paolini, Rybakina, and Alexandrova, seeded first through fourth, received a first-round bye. Rybakina, one of the tournament favorites, boasts a powerful serve and an aggressive playing style that makes her particularly dangerous on hard courts.

Other key matchups

There are several highly anticipated matchups remaining in the first round—Muguruza takes on Van de Zandschulp, setting up an intense clash between a former tournament semifinalist and a Grand Slam champion. Meanwhile, powerhouses like Tauson, Bencic, and Samsonova will also be in action, potentially shaking up the draw and adding even more unpredictability to the early stages of the tournament.

04 Highlights of the Event

Chinese Golden Flowers Shine: Several Chinese players are set to compete simultaneously, with the all-Chinese derby between Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu particularly drawing attention as the match expected to capture the most interest from Chinese fans in the first round. Grand Slam Showdown: Four Grand Slam champions—Liudmila Samsonova, Barbora Krejčíková, Markéta Vondroušová, and Emma Raducanu—will take the court together, elevating the overall quality of the tournament.

The clash between new and veteran players—where a young rookie faces off against a seasoned veteran—is always the most captivating storyline in tennis matches.

In Ningbo this autumn, the two main courts at the tennis center—the completely renovated Center Court and the expanded, reconfigured Grandstand Stadium—will simultaneously host thrilling matches.10Month13From day to day19One day, tennis fans from around the globe will turn their attention to Ningbo, eager to see who will ultimately lift the championship trophy and claim the prize.500A valuable ranking point.