Hong Kong Tennis Open: Last China Players Exit
Zhang Shuai and Wang Yafan lost in straight sets, while top seed Belinda Bencic progressed.
Swiss No 1 Bencic continues her climb into the world top 10 after being ranked "913 or something" a year ago.
- Zhang Shuai lost to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-1.
- Bencic defeated Wang Yafan 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 16 minutes.
"I felt good on the court," Bencic said. "I tried to play aggressively, tried to play my game, and it worked out well.
Bencic's victory marks her sixth win in a row, following her win at the Japan Open.
Author's summary: Bencic progresses in Hong Kong Tennis Open.