Fifth-seeded Zheng Qinwen defeats Podoroska to reach China Open last 16

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China claimed a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Nadia Podoroska from Argentina to cruise into the women's singles last 16 of the China Open here on Monday.

After taking some time to find rhythm on her serve, the fifth seed Zheng broke Podoroska first to take a 3-1 lead and secured a 6-3 win. Podoroska fought back in the second set and once led 2-1, while Zheng