Match Details
Fixture: Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova
Date: October 13, 2025
Tournament: Ningbo Open
Round: First Round
Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $1,064,510
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Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova preview

Karolina Muchova will take on Marketa Vondrousova in the first round of the Ningbo Open.
Muchova has had a frustrating season so far. After semifinal runs in Linz and Dubai, she reached the last 16 in Montreal and quarterfinals in New York. Despite a resilient effort against Naomi Osaka, the Japanese pro defeated her at the US Open, 6-4, 7-6(3).
The Czech will enter Ningbo after a second round exit in Wuhan. She started her campaign with a solid win against Marta Kostyuk, but lost to Magdalena Frech in the second round. Muchova has yet to win a title this year.

Meanwhile, Marketa Vondrousova hasn't played too much tennis this year. After a third round exit in Paris, she clinched the title in Berlin and reached the quarterfinals in New York. After defeating three seeded players in the US Open, she was forced to withdraw against Aryna Sabalenka due to injury.
Vondrousova is making her first appearance in the Asian swing this year. She has never participated in the Ningbo Open in the past. The Czech is unseeded at the event.
Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova head-to-head
Muchova leads the head-to-head against Vondrousova 1-0. She defeated the Czech in the 2023 BNP Paribas Open.
Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova odds
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Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova prediction

Muchova has made a good start at most events this year. She was one set away from reaching the last 16 in Beijing but Amanda Anisimova stood in her way in the third round. The Czech is known for her accurate groundstrokes and counter-punching skills on the court.
Meanwhile, Marketa Vondrousova has struggled to cope with injuries this year. She showed her class by winning the title in Berlin and also performed well in New York. The 26-year-old will be eager to find some continuity on tour and perform well in Nigbo.
Considering their recent resutls and match fitness on tour, Muchova will be a clear favorite to come out on top. The Czech should be able to continue her rich vein of form and make a deep a run in Ningbo.
Pick: Muchova to win in straight sets.
Karolina Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova betting tips
Tip 1: Match to have less than 20 games.
Tip 2: Muchova to register more winners than Vondrousova.