Montgomery downs Friedsam 6-3 6-2 in Beijing qualifying

American Robin Montgomery defeated Germany's Anna Lena Friedsam 6-3, 6-2 in the qualifying final of the WTA 1000 event in Beijing, played on hard courts. Montgomery struck eight aces to Friedsam's four and committed one double fault, matching her opponent's tally. Montgomery landed 61.9 percent of her first serves and won 80.8 percent of those points, along with 75.0 percent behind her second delivery. Friedsam put 64.0 percent of first serves in play and won 62.5 percent of those points, but took 27.8 percent on her second serve. Montgomery faced one break point and saved it; Friedsam saved one of five.