Xiaodi You defeated Yiming Dang in the first round of qualifying at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. The match finished 6-2 6-3, with the win sending You through to the next round of qualifying.
How the match unfolded
In the first set, You quickly took control on the scoreboard and closed it out 6-2. In the second, Dang stayed closer, but Xiaodi You once again found the edge she needed and sealed the match 6-3.
According to api.tennis, the match was completed in two sets, 2-0. You is seeded 18th in qualifying. Per rank.tennis, she is ranked 192nd, while Dang sits at 923rd.
This was the first career meeting between the two players, and the head-to-head now stands at 1-0 in favor of Xiaodi You.