Talking Tennis

Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up Qinwen Zheng quarter-final in Beijing, while Iga Swiatek will play Elise Mertens: Reaction & Previews

October 7, 2026·19 min
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Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up a Beijing quarter-final against Qinwen Zheng, while Iga Swiatek will face Elise Mertens. Talking Tennis reacts to Svitolina’s victory and looks ahead to both matchups at the China Open. Can Svitolina overcome Zheng in front of her home crowd? What will decide their quarter-final? And can Mertens challenge Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals? We discuss the key matchups and give our predictions. Join the conversation: who do you think will advance? Follow Talking Tennis for more tennis reaction, previews and analysis—and please rate and review the podcast to help others find us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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