Elina Svitolina defeats Maria Sakkari at the China Open

Elina Svitolina defeated Maria Sakkari in the third round of the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing. The world number 7 won the match in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, in a contest lasting 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Sakkari struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, failing to convert any of her five break point chances. Svitolina secured the necessary breaks in both sets to advance to the round of 16. This victory marks Svitolina's fourth win in six meetings against Sakkari. Following her win, Svitolina is scheduled to face An Li, who defeated Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-3.