Overview

• Iga Świątek defeated Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 in Beijing to move into the third round.
• The WTA said the victory made her the first player with 25 or more WTA-1000 wins in three straight seasons.
• She entered the tournament in form after winning last week’s Korea Open in Seoul.
• She holds the top seeding in Beijing following Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawal due to injury.
• Her next match is against Camila Osorio, who beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.