Laura Robson defeated Johanna Larsson 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the Beijing qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Laura Robson came in defending last year's round of 64.
Robson L. came through in three sets.
Robson L. and Larsson J. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Robson L. went 4–3 (57%) against them, Larsson J. 3–3 (50%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 2 better-results split).