The China Open women’s round of 32 produced drama with Iga Swiatek advancing, Emma Raducanu exiting, and multiple retirements shocking tennis fans.
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva impressed against Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, controlling rallies with precision to complete a 6-4, 6-1 straight-sets victory confidently.
Chinese star Qinwen Zheng retired during her contest against Linda Noskova, after splitting sets, leaving fans disappointed at her unexpected withdrawal.
Noskova had taken the opening set 6-4, Zheng responded brilliantly 6-3, before injury forced the seventh seed to halt her campaign.
France’s Lola Boisson also retired against America’s Emma Navarro, trailing 6-2, 1-0, gifting Navarro straightforward passage into the next round effortlessly.
Top seed Iga Swiatek advanced comfortably after Camila Osorio retired, conceding the match following a one-sided 6-0 opening set dominated completely.
British star Emma Raducanu battled Jessica Pegula in a thrilling contest, but lost 3-6, 7-6(9), 6-0, showing inconsistent performance under pressure.
Ukrainian talent Marta Kostyuk displayed commanding baseline play to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-2, moving strongly into the next round confidently.
British youngster Sonay Kartal impressed with her aggressive game, ousting Australia’s Maya Joint 6-3, 6-2, continuing her rise on the WTA stage.
Anastasia Potapova closed the round defeating Zeynep Sönmez 6-3, 7-5, proving composure in crucial moments and sealing her spot in the last sixteen.
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