Friedsam beats Kulikova 6-4, 7-6 in Beijing qualifying

Anna Lena Friedsam of Germany defeated Anastasia Kulikova 6-4, 7-6 in the qualifying semifinals of the WTA 1000 hard-court event in Beijing. The German's serve figures included eight aces against three double faults, with 76.3% of her first serves landing in. She won 67.2% of points behind the first serve and 61.1% behind the second, and faced six break points in all, saving three. Kulikova struck seven aces with six double faults, put 55.7% of first serves in, and won 63.6% of first-serve points and 54.3% of second-serve points, facing seven break points and saving three.