Marta Kostyuk asked for "Can we have happier music?" during a 6-1, 6-1 China Open win. Crowd smiled.
Zheng Qinwen returned from elbow surgery at the China Open, won 6-3, 6-2 and described her recovery.
Swiatek defeated Yuan Yue to reach the China Open 3rd round and become first with 25+ WTA1000 wins.
Gauff seeks a fiercer animal nickname from Chinese fans after opening China Open title defense now.
Eva Lys rallied from 5-2 down to beat Iva Jovic, then laughed off a water-bottle blooper. In Beijing
Fresh from Seoul, Swiatek eyes year-end No. 1 at the WTA Finals and the chance to top Sabalenka now.
Alcaraz in Tokyo, Sinner in Beijing, and Swiatek, Gauff lead a deep WTA China Open field. this week.
