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