Beijing: Zakharova, Charaeva, Safiullin and Khachanov won, Kasatkina lost to Badosa

According to api.tennis, the day’s matches involving Russian players produced a 4-1 record: three wins came in Beijing in the WTA and ATP singles draws, and one more came at the women’s tournament in Beijing.

Women’s draw: two different winning scenarios

Anastasia Zakharova beat Yushan Shao in the round of 128 at the WTA 1000 Beijing - 6-0 6-2. Alina Charaeva, at the same stage, defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva in three sets - 5-7 7-5 6-2.

Kasatkina’s match with Badosa also went to three sets: after taking the first set, she lost the second in a tiebreak and dropped the decisive set - 6-4 6-7(7) 4-6.

Men in Beijing: two wins without a third set

At ATP 500 Beijing, Roman Safiullin defeated Flavio Cobolli in the round of 32 - 6-3 6-2. Karen Khachanov, at the same stage, beat Félix Auger-Aliassime - 6-3 6-3.