Sasnovich downs Kasatkina 7-5 6-0 in Singapore

Aliaksandra Sasnovich beat Daria Kasatkina 7-5 6-0 in the Round of 32 at WTA Singapore on hard courts. The Belarusian landed 66.0% of first serves, winning 72.7% of those points and 52.9% behind the second delivery, with two aces and no double faults. She faced five break points and saved three, a 60.0% rate. Kasatkina, representing Australia, put 65.5% of first serves in but won 50.0% of first-serve points and 30.0% of second-serve points, striking one ace against six double faults. She faced ten break points and saved four, 40.0%.