Wuhan (China), Sep 25: Denmark’s world number two Caroline Wozniacki defeated Swedens Rebecca Peterson on Tuesday to advance to the third round of the Wuhan Open.
The reigning Australian Open champion beat the qualifier 6-4, 6-1 in one hour and 28 minutes in her opening game of the tournament, having received a bye for the first round, reports Efe.
Wozniacki has struggled with injuries since her winning the title at Eastbourne in June, suffering first-round exits at Montreal, Cincinnati, and Tokyo.
Against Peterson, the Dane was always in control, making just four unforced errors and first-serving well over 70 percent throughout the match.
After an early break gave Wozniacki a 3-1 lead, she broke the Swede again to set her up to serve for the set at 5-2.
Peterson rallied, however, breaking the world number 2 after saving three set points, before succumbing 6-4 in the first set.
That attempt at a comeback appeared to drain Peterson of much of her energy, and the second set was a stroll for Wozniacki, who closed out the match 6-1.
She will face Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig in the round-of-16 on Wednesday.