Elina Svitolina, a former world No. 3, takes on Chinese wild card Guo Hanyu in the third round of the 2026 Wuhan Open on Thursday, October 15. According to the report, Svitolina arrives as one of the leading contenders in the draw, while Guo has already produced two hard-fought victories to secure the meeting on home soil.
The match will determine who advances to the quarterfinals. Svitolina will look to continue her strong 2026 season, while Guo aims to deliver another upset in front of the local crowd.
The third-round match is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, with an expected start time of 9:40 a.m. IST in India, 5:10 a.m. in the UK, 12:10 a.m. ET in the United States and eastern Canada, and 12:10 p.m. local time in Wuhan. The source notes that the start time may change depending on the duration of earlier matches.
Svitolina reached the third round after defeating Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 5-7, 6-2, demonstrating her ability to recover after a difficult second set. Guo has earned her opportunity with consecutive wins over Sorana Cirstea and Katie Volynets, with both matches going the distance and underlining the Chinese player’s fighting spirit and ability to stay competitive under pressure.
Svitolina is predicted to win the match. According to the analysis, her ranking, consistency, and experience at WTA 1000 level give her a significant advantage over her opponent.
For viewers interested in watching the match, live streaming options include FanCode in India, Sky Sports Tennis in the UK, and Tennis Channel in the USA and Canada.
Key facts
- Svitolina is a former world No. 3 competing as a leading contender in the Wuhan Open draw
- Guo Hanyu is a Chinese wild card who won her first two matches to reach the third round
- The match is scheduled for October 15 at 12:10 p.m. local time in Wuhan
- Svitolina defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 in the second round
- Guo defeated Sorana Cirstea and Katie Volynets in consecutive matches