The second quarter of the China Open main draw is now complete, with Mirra Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng headlining the group of seeds yet to begin their campaigns.
Seeds on Standby, Draw Set for Round Two
Top seeds advanced directly to round two with byes, joined by Daria Kasatkina, Dayana Yastremska, Diana Shnaider, Clara Tauson, Victoria Mboko, and Linda Noskova. They now await challenges from a diverse group of home favorites, rising breakthroughs, and experienced veterans who battled through the opening round.
Zhu, Bouzas Maneiro and Kartal Make Their Mark
Zhu Lin (CHN) gave the home crowd plenty to cheer, easing past Moyuka Uchijima (JPN) 6-1, 6-3. Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) looked commanding in her 6-4, 6-0 win over Jaqueline Cristian (ROU). Britain’s Sonay Kartal (GBR) also impressed, defeating Alycia Parks (USA) 6-3, 6-2 with efficient baseline play. Maya Joint (AUS) added her name to the winners’ list by dispatching Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (AND) 6-3, 6-2.
Sönmez Silences Home Crowd, Arango Seizes Lucky-Loser Chance
Zeynep Sönmez (TUR) stunned the Chinese fans with a commanding victory over Wei Sijia (CHN), flipping the script with a dominant performance that ended 6-2, 6-0. Her aggressive baseline play and relentless pressure left Wei with no room to recover, proving Sonmez’s readiness to make a deeper run.
In the all-Chinese battle, Wang Xiyu showcased her patience and power, overcoming compatriot Guo Hanyu 7-5, 6-1 in a match that highlighted her experience.
Meanwhile, Emiliana Arango (COL), stepping in as a lucky loser, made the most of her second chance. The Colombian dispatched Suzan Lamens (NED) 6-3, 6-3, capitalizing on her opportunities to establish early control and seal a confident win.
Potapova Secures Solid Win Over Siniakova
Anastasia Potapova (WRL) earned a steady 6-3, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova (CZE) by imposing herself in the key moments. Potapova’s serve proved more effective, winning 79% of her first-serve points and holding seven of ten service games, while Siniakova struggled behind her second serve at just 30%. The Russian also dictated on return, taking half of all points on Siniakova’s delivery and converting five breaks. With a dominance ratio of 1.44 to her opponent’s 0.69, Potapova kept control of the rallies and showed greater consistency under pressure, closing out the match in 1h22 with authority.
Siniakova vs Potapova – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Siniakova | Potapova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.69 | 1.44 |
| Serve Rating | 195 | 251 |
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 66% (45/68) | 56% (29/52) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 60% (27/45) | 79% (23/29) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 30% (7/23) | 48% (11/23) |
| Break Points Saved | 38% (3/8) | 25% (1/4) |
| Service Games | 44% (4/9) | 70% (7/10) |
| Ace % | 0% | 1.9% |
| Double Fault % | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Return Rating | 178 | 229 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 21% (6/29) | 40% (18/45) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 52% (12/23) | 70% (16/23) |
| Break Points Won | 75% (3/4) | 63% (5/8) |
| Return Games | 30% (3/10) | 56% (5/9) |
| Pressure Points | 50% (6/12) | 50% (6/12) |
| Service Points | 50% (34/68) | 65% (34/52) |
| Return Points | 35% (18/52) | 50% (34/68) |
| Total Points | 43% (52/120) | 57% (68/120) |
| Match Points Saved | 2 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 6 | 8 |
| Total Service Games | 44% (4/9) | 70% (7/10) |
| Total Return Games | 30% (3/10) | 56% (5/9) |
| Total Games | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 5 |
| Match Duration | 1h 22m | |
What’s Next for Qinwen Zheng and Mirra Andreeva
- Mirra Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng take center stage as the seeds enter round two. Andreeva will open against China’s Zhu Lin, while Zheng faces lucky loser Emiliana Arango in her section of the draw.
- This will be Qinwen Zheng’s first WTA match since her opening-round loss to Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. After more than two months away from the tour, the world No. 7 will be eager to reset her momentum and reestablish herself as one of the contenders this week.
- Bouzas Maneiro and Kartal arrive with strong momentum.
- Potapova’s win over Siniakova shakes up the balance of the section.
The path ahead promises high-quality clashes as rising stars meet seasoned seeds in Beijing’s second quarter.