With all first-round results now in from the Paolini and Anisimova section, the draw is set and attention turns to the second round of the China Open. Seeds who enjoyed byes are about to step into action, while unseeded players who battled through tough openers carry momentum into their next tests.
Seeds Sit Tight, Contenders Step Up
Jasmine Paolini (ITA), Sofia Kenin (USA), Veronika Kudermetova (RUS), Magda Linette (POL), Karolina Muchova (CZE), Paula Badosa (ESP), Wang Xinyu (CHN), and Amanda Anisimova (USA) all moved directly into the second round via byes. Their early rest leaves them fresh as the draw tightens.
Among those in action, Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) returned with intent, dismissing Kimberly Birrell (AUS) 6-3, 7-6(1). Polina Kudermetova (RUS), doubling up after her seeded bye, outlasted Maddison Inglis (AUS) 7-5, 7-6(7).
Bondar Ousts Andreescu, Bouzkova Rolls On
Anna Bondar (HUN) produced one of the day’s shocks, defeating 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu (CAN) 6-4, 7-6(4). The Hungarian handled pressure moments with composure, breaking Andreescu late in the first and keeping cool through the second-set tiebreak.
Marie Bouzkova (CZE) controlled her clash with Tatjana Maria (GER), sealing a 6-2, 6-4 win with steady baseline play and crisp counterpunching.
Cirstea, Ruzic and Katie Boulter Book Their Places
Sorana Cirstea (ROU) continued her consistent form, ousting Caroline Dolehide (USA) 6-2, 6-3 in under 90 minutes. Young Croatian Antonia Ruzic impressed as well, taking out Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) 6-3, 6-3.
Shuai Zhang (CHN) delighted the home fans with a comeback win, recovering from a first-set loss to beat Arina Zakharova (WRL) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.
In one of the tightest battles of the day, Katie Boulter (GBR) edged Hailey Baptiste (USA) 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 in a grueling contest marked by heavy hitting and clutch serving.
Boulter vs Baptiste – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Boulter | Baptiste |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.09 | 0.92 |
| Serve Rating | 250 | 235 |
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 10 |
| 1st Serve % | 59% (63/106) | 58% (62/107) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 67% (42/63) | 73% (45/62) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 53% (23/43) | 38% (17/45) |
| Break Points Saved | 20% (1/5) | 69% (11/16) |
| Service Games | 76% (13/17) | 71% (12/17) |
| Ace % | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Double Fault % | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| Return Rating | 149 | 184 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 27% (17/62) | 33% (21/63) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 62% (28/45) | 47% (20/43) |
| Break Points Won | 31% (5/16) | 80% (4/5) |
| Return Games | 29% (5/17) | 24% (4/17) |
| Pressure Points | 29% (6/21) | 71% (15/21) |
| Service Points | 61% (65/106) | 58% (62/107) |
| Return Points | 42% (45/107) | 39% (41/106) |
| Total Points | 52% (110/213) | 48% (103/213) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 2 |
| Max Points In A Row | 8 | 6 |
| Service Games | 76% (13/17) | 71% (12/17) |
| Return Games | 29% (5/17) | 24% (4/17) |
| Total Games | 53% (18/34) | 47% (16/34) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Match Duration | 2h 40m | |