Lepchenko downs Eikeri 6-2 6-4 in Beijing qualifying

Varvara Lepchenko of the United States beat Ulrikke Eikeri 6-2 6-4 in the qualifying semifinals of the WTA 1000 event in Beijing on hard courts. The American landed 74.6% of her first serves and won 79.5% of those points, while taking 33.3% behind her second delivery. She faced two break points and saved both, striking two aces against two double faults. Eikeri put 59.1% of her first serves in play, winning 66.7% of those points and 40.7% on her second. She faced eight break points and saved five, 62.5%, with six double faults and no aces.