China Open 2026 Tips

The reigning world champion and 2025 China Open contender boasts a 70% win rate in 2026. Home support and phenomenal break-building make him the narrow favorite to lift the trophy.

The number two seeded Wu Yize, the current world champion, and in the bottom half of the draw for the China Open, is my back to win this year's ranking competition in Taiyuan. The 22-year-old also won the International Championship last season in his native homeland. Win-only selection at odds of 6/1.

I'm going to say Neil Robertson could go all the way in Taiyuan. He won seventy percent of his opening-round matches last season, highlighting his consistent, fast starts in big events. Also, his draw opens up smoothly before the quarter-finals. His incredible scoring capabilities make his outright title odds look fantastic value.

Offering exceptional each-way value at 41.00, Xiao has won back-to-back Wuhan Open titles. He thrives on home soil, suits the fast tables, and has a strong record against top seeds.

In his native China, I think it is wise to add Chinese veteran Zhang Anda. In his four ranking finals, he has featured in two of them in China, winning the 2023 International Open and last year was a finalist in the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Odds of 66/1 each way with his first-round opponent the in-form Zhao Xintong of China. I think if he can bypass Zhao, he is pretty much capable of beating anyone.