Both Australian players exit Wuhan Open in first round

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 21:03 · Archive

Kim Birrell and Daria Kasatkina have both been eliminated from the Wuhan Open in the opening round.

Australia's interest in the Wuhan Open ended at the first round after both Kim Birrell and Daria Kasatkina were beaten. Birrell fought hard against qualifier Katie Volynets, winning the first set before losing 6-7 (1-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 after three hours. Kasatkina had a more straightforward exit, losing 6-1 6-1 to Jelena Ostapenko in under an hour.

Elsewhere in Tuesday's opening-round play, Chinese player Guo Hanyu, ranked 240th in singles but the reigning Wimbledon doubles champion, delivered the day's biggest upset by beating sixteenth-seeded Sorana Cirstea 1-6 7-6 (7-6) 7-5. Guo trailed 6-1 4-0 before reversing momentum, saving three match points in the tiebreak and winning five consecutive games at one stage. Guo later revealed she had been playing under emotional strain for several months following news that her father had become seriously ill and was hospitalised in intensive care.

How it is being reported

• Aussies downed in Wuhan after contrasting matchesThere are no Australians left in the Wuhan Open after Kim Birrell and Daria Kasatkina were both beaten in the opening round.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 20:25
• Aussies downed in Wuhan after contrasting matchesThere are no Australians left in the Wuhan Open after Kim Birrell and Daria Kasatkina were both beaten in the opening round.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 20:25

In this story: Kim Birrell · Daria Kasatkina · Katie Volynets · Jelena Ostapenko · Guo Hanyu · Sorana Cirstea · Wuhan Open

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