The draw for the **WTA 1000 Beijing tournament** in 2026 was released on Monday, September 28. The tournament is one of the premier events in women’s tennis, attracting top players from around the world. In the top quarter of the draw, Elena Rybakina, the US Open champion, could face Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals. Rybakina is returning to competition in Beijing after her victory at the US Open, which took place in August 2026. The second quarter of the draw features two former **WTA 1000 Beijing** champions, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. If both players maintain their form, they could meet in the quarterfinals. Swiatek currently leads their head-to-head record 11-5, although Gauff defeated Swiatek in their match at the United Cup in 2026. This match was part of a team competition involving players from different countries. In the lower half of the draw, Mirra Andreeva shares her quarter with Linda Noskova. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka could face Naomi Osaka in the final quarter. Osaka had previously won the China Open in 2019, which is another major tournament held in China. Diane Parry, seeded 22nd, will bypass the first round and begin her campaign in the second round against the winner of the match between Taylah Preston and Tamara Korpatsch. If Parry advances, she could face Jasmine Paolini, seeded 14th, in the third round. Andreeva is positioned further along in this quarter of the draw, meaning she may face higher-ranked opponents earlier in the tournament. The draw sets up several intriguing potential matchups, with top players potentially meeting in the later stages of the competition. Fans of tennis will be watching closely as the tournament unfolds in Beijing.