Fang Li defeated Olga Barabanschikova 7-6 6-2 in the Rome round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fang Li came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fang Li extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
Match story:Fang Li closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.