MINSK, 23 September (BelTA) – World number 203 Aliona Falei of Belarus is through to the second round of qualifying at the China Open qualifying, seeing off Germany’s world number 85 Tatjana Maria, 6-0, 7-6 (7-3) in an hour and 35 minutes, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian will next face world number 143 Dalma Galfi of Hungary for a spot in the main draw.
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka is seeded No.1 in Beijing. The main draw matches will be played in the Chinese capital from 25 September to 6 October.
Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland withdrew from the tournament ahead of the draw due to personal reasons.
The Belarusian will next face world number 143 Dalma Galfi of Hungary for a spot in the main draw.
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka is seeded No.1 in Beijing. The main draw matches will be played in the Chinese capital from 25 September to 6 October.
Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland withdrew from the tournament ahead of the draw due to personal reasons.