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In an exciting upcoming tennis match on January 8, 2026, Xin Yu Wang will face off against Francesca Jones in WTA Auckland. Xin Yu Wang will have the home advantage as they take on Francesca Jones at their own turf.
Both players have been in decent form recently, with Xin Yu Wang winning 3 of their last 4 matches and Francesca Jones clinching victory in their last 2 matches. This sets the stage for a competitive showdown between the two players.
In terms of bookmakers’ odds, Xin Yu Wang is favored to win with odds of 1.65, while Francesca Jones follows closely behind with odds of 2.12. This suggests that the match could go either way and is likely to be closely contested.
Xin Yu Wang will look to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage to secure a victory, while Francesca Jones will aim to build on their winning streak and stage an upset. With both players showcasing their tactical strengths, fans can expect an intense battle on the court. Ultimately, the outcome of the match remains uncertain, making it a must-watch for tennis enthusiasts.
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| Wang 56.3% |
Jones 43.7% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | 2.09 | |||
| 1.66 | 2.15 |
Latest Results
| 07.01.26 Xin Yu Wang – Renata Zarazua – 2:0 04.01.26 Xin Yu Wang – Caty McNally – 2:1 26.12.25 Iga Swiatek – Xin Yu Wang – 0:2 26.12.25 Belinda Bencic – Xin Yu Wang – 2:1 19.10.25 Xin Yu Wang – Varvara Gracheva – 1:2 |
06.01.26 Sinja Kraus – Francesca Jones – 1:2 05.01.26 Francesca Jones – Emma Navarro – 2:1 29.10.25 Mei Yamaguchi Tennis – Francesca Jones – Jones F. retired 27.10.25 Diane Parry – Francesca Jones – Canceled 20.10.25 Francesca Jones – Xiyu Wang – 0:2 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Svitolina E. (1) | Gracheva V. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Boulter K. (WC) | Starodubtseva Y. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Barry M. (WC) | Seidel E. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | Kartal S. | Tjen J. (6) | 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Jovic I. (3) | Knutson G. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Udvardy P. | Bejlek S. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Costoulas S. (Q) | Osuigwe W. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Quevedo K. (Q) | Stearns P. (8) | 2 : 0 |
| 9 | Linette M. (5) | Williams V. (WC) | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Parks A. | Cocciaretto E. | 0 : 2 |
| 11 | Osorio C. | Marcinko P. | 1 : 2 |
| 12 | Vekic D. | Eala A. (4) | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Wang Xin. (7) | McNally C. | 2 : 1 |
| 14 | Stephens S. (WC) | Zarazua R. | 1 : 2 |
| 15 | Kraus S. (Q) | Grabher J. | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Jones F. | Navarro E. (2) | 2 : 1 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Svitolina E. (1) | Boulter K. | |
| 2 | Seidel E. | Kartal S. | |
| 3 | Jovic I. (3) | Bejlek S. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Costoulas S. | Quevedo K. | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Linette M. (5) | Cocciaretto E. | |
| 6 | Marcinko P. | Eala A. (4) | |
| 7 | Wang Xin. (7) | Zarazua R. | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Kraus S. | Jones F. | 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | Jovic I. (3) | Costoulas S. | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | Wang Xin. (7) | Jones F. |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
WTA Auckland Outrights
1. Svitolina Elina: 3.2 (24.66%)
2. Eala Alexandra: 6 (13.15%)
3. Jovic Iva: 7 (11.27%)
4. Wang Xinyu (2001): 7.5 (10.52%)
5. Kartal Sonay: 7.75 (10.18%)
6. Jones Francesca: 12.5 (6.31%)
7. Linette Magda: 12.5 (6.31%)
8. Marcinko Petra: 15 (5.26%)
9. Cocciaretto Elisabetta: 18 (4.38%)
10. Boulter Katie: 21 (3.76%)
11. Seidel Ella: 37 (2.13%)
12. Costoulas Sofia: 38.5 (2.05%)
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