WTA Beijing Tips, Predictions & Live Stream

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will not be returning due to personal reasons, but US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and runner-up Jessica Pegula are among the primary contenders.

First played in 2004, the China Open has gradually transformed into one of the biggest tournaments on the WTA calendar.

The China Open became a WTA Premier Mandatory tournament in 2009, with the likes of Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Garbine Muguruza and Naomi Osaka all lifting the trophy.

In 2023, the tournament became classified as a WTA 1000, with Iga Swiatek securing the title.

Currently, 96 players compete in the singles draw, with the top 32 seeds receiving byes in the opening round. The doubles main draw will see 32 teams compete.

The tournament is held at the Beijing Olympic Tennis Centre, with the main court seating 15,000 spectators with a retractable roof in place.

Despite the absence of World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, the 2024 China Open is shaping as another unmissable event.

Fifteen of the world's top 20 players are in Beijing to battle it out for the WTA 1000 title and also pick up valuable points in the race for the season-ending WTA Finals.

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are the top two seeds, with the pair looking to face off in what would be a rematch of the recent US Open final.

Jasmine Paolini will be aiming to continue an absolutely stellar season, which has seen the Italian make two major finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, while Coco Gauff will be hoping to re-discover her best form after struggling over the last few months.

Olympic Gold Medalist Qinwen Zheng returns to China as one of the biggest names in sport and she will be eager to make an impact at her home tournament.

Naomi Osaka is the only former champion in the 2024 China Open field, having won the 2019 edition of the tournament.

Punters have the chance to bet on the 2024 China Open at every reputable bookmaker.

Almost every leading bookmaker have markets on WTA Beijing, including individual matches and outright tournament winners.

There's various ways to bet on WTA Beijing, including individual H2H matches and markets within a match, including set betting, total games, handicap betting and more.

Check out our detailed list of bookmaker reviews to see the best bookies to bet with.

Aryna Sabalenka is the $2.40 favourite to win the 2024 China Open with bet365, ahead of Jessica Pegula, who is listed at $7.00.

Live streams of every match at the China Open is available for WTA tennis fans.

Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers the chance to watch and bet on tennis all year, including the China Open.

To watch and bet on WTA Beijing, follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > WTA Beijing

Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access. 18+ terms and conditions apply.

Head over to the official WTA website for all of the latest breaking news on the 2024 China Open, including live scores, results and order of play info.