Former world No 1 Roger Federer was ousted by Frenchman Gael Monfils at the third round while heavy favorites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both get through to the last eight at the ongoing Shanghai Masters on Thursday.
China's rising star Zhang Ze missed the opportunity to continue his dark horse run at China Open when he was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by Germany's Florian Mayer in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Home favorite Li Na came from one set down to defeat compatriot Peng Shuai 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) in a marathon battle which lasted two hours and 27 minutes, entering into the quarterfinals at the China Open on Thursday.
Rafa Nadal's steady recuperation from a knee injury is proceeding according to plan and he is not going to rush back before it has healed properly, the world No 4 said.
It wasn't just lip service when Zhang Ze said he would crack the top 100.
Editor's note: During the China Open, China Daily will collaborate with the WTA to bring you columns from various women's players in an effort to provide insight into life on the tour.
World No. 165 Zhang Ze of China had a history-making 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Richard Gasquet of France in men's singles second round at China Open here on Thursday, becoming the first Chinese player to advance into the third round in any ATP tournament.
Everybody likes more money. That includes reigning Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka.
Maria Sharapova cruised into the last 16 with a supportive crowd following her every move in Beijing.
I am Yan Zi. I'm the new mother of a 10-month-old, and a tennis player again. I am so excited to be back after a year-and-a-half break, although my body does still hurt after matches.
Former world No.1s Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic were bundled out of the China Open third round while Maria Sharapova of Russia sailed through to the third round with a convincing performance.
Top seeds Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Novak Djokovic of Serbia both advanced at the cost of German players in the China Open on Tuesday, but followed different paths in their respective matches.
China's Li Na, who hadn't defeated Nadia Petrova in their past six meetings, breezed past the Russian for a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory on Tuesday at the China Open.
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