Zhang Shuai and Wang Yafan lost in straight sets, while top seed Belinda Bencic continued her climb into the world top 10.
China's last two representatives at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open were eliminated on Wednesday. No 1 seed Belinda Bencic marched on, defeating Wang Yafan 6-2, 6-2.
I felt good on the court. I tried to play aggressively, tried to play my game, and it worked out well.
Bencic continues to rise in the world rankings, having been '913 or something' a year ago.
Author's summary: Bencic progresses in Hong Kong Tennis Open.