Daria Kasatkina beat Xu Mingge in straight sets to reach the next round. She faced a tough start but remained composed to close the match out. The result follows reports doubted her recent grass-court form.
Major broadcasters are carrying the coverage as the opening day concludes. Weather slowed play earlier but organisers say Wednesday’s matches will proceed as planned. Kasatkina now faces Xu again in the next game after this latest win.