Polina Kudermetova vs Janice Tjen Betting Picks & Live Stream – Back Tjen to Secure the Win in Guangzhou
- Kudermetova’s recent retirement casts doubt on her match fitness
- Both players have struggled with inconsistency
- Tjen is now favoured to win due to these concerns
Janice Tjen in action against Ann Li in Wuhan, China Source: Getty
Tjen can capitalise on Kudermetova’s recent setback to strengthen her chances of reaching the next round.
Tjen Targets a Timely Confidence Boost in Guangzhou
- Kudermetova has a 5-9 record in opening-round matches on tour.
- She has a 3-8 record against top-50 players in 2026.
- Janice Tjen has won at least one match in seven of her last 10 events.
- She has a 9-14 record against players ranked outside the top 50 in 2026.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Kudermetova Looks to Regain Momentum After Injury Setback
Polina Kudermetova recently reached the second round in Ningbo as a qualifier but retired against Elena Rybakina while trailing 0-5 in the first set due to injury. She will now look to bounce back this week.
The Uzbek recently registered her best result of the year by reaching the third round in Beijing a few weeks ago, which was her only multiple-win run in a tour-level event this year. She has also reached five other quarterfinals or better at WTA 125 events.
She has played 14 tour-level events this year, with nine of them ending in qualifying or first-round exits. This is her second appearance in Guangzhou. During her debut last year, she lost in the opening round.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Age | Born 4 June 2003 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 91 |
| Career High | No. 54 (14 April 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 92 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Tjen Seeks Crucial Wins Before Chennai Title Defence
Janice Tjen failed to defend her semifinal points in Sao Paulo last month after choosing to enter Monterrey during the same period, but she suffered an early exit there. She made up for those lost points by reaching the third round in Wuhan a few weeks later, before losing in the opening round in Osaka the following week.
She has played 28 events across all levels this year and cleared the first-round hurdle in half of them. Her only notable results in the past 10 months have been reaching the third round in Dubai and Wuhan.
Despite failing to produce deep runs on tour this year, her main-draw appearances in high-profile events have helped her remain inside the top 50 in the rankings. She will defend her title in Chennai next week, so a few more wins this week would help ease some of the pressure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Age | Born 6 May 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 47 |
| Career High | No. 35 (24 August 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 96 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Verdict
Both players have been inconsistent, but Kudermetova’s recent retirement raises concerns about her fitness heading into this match. Tjen has an opportunity to take advantage of those doubts and should be favoured to come through this matchup.
Tomasz Wilk
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