Aryna Sabalenka was seemingly left stunned by one question in Beijing but instead of reacting in certain ways, she responded to it in a funny manner. On Monday, the Belarusian tennis star made light work of Ashlyn Krueger after sealing a 6-2 6-2 win to improve to 14 consecutive victories.

Former China Open winner Osaka showed glimpses of her past form in round-of-32 win as world No 2 Sabalenka will face the US' Madison Keys Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a China Open last-16 clash with Coco Gauff on Monday while top seed Aryna Sabalenka also marched on in ruthless fashion.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a China Open last-16 clash with Coco Gauff on Monday while top seed Aryna Sabalenka also marched on in ruthless fashion. But in a commanding performance against Volynets,