Swiatek defeats Frech 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final 16 at the WTA's Wuhan Open

WUHAN, China (AP) — Iga Swiatek advanced to the round of 16 at the Wuhan Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Magdalena Frech on Wednesday. The six-time major winner started slowly against her Polish compatriot, dropping an early service game and falling behind 2-0 before winning six straight games to take the first set. Swiatek next faces either Ashlyn Krueger or Lanlana Tararudee. She's in the same quarter as top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who faced Ann Li later Wednesday in a match to reach the final 16. In other second-round matches, No.