It was a day full of thrilling matches in both Osaka and Ningbo, as young Japanese star Aoi Ito secured the biggest win of her career at the Japan Open, while Daria Kasatkina fought back from a set down to advance at the Ningbo Open in China.
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Japan Open (Osaka, Japan)
Aoi Ito Stuns Cocciaretto in Osaka
Aoi Ito, ranked No. 188 in the world, delighted her home fans in Osaka with a stunning upset of eighth-seeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy. The 20-year-old Ito claimed a 6-4, 6-3 victory, marking her first win over a Top 50 player and advancing to her first WTA Tour quarterfinal.
Ito capitalized on five of her nine break opportunities, winning 56 percent of her return games and showing poise beyond her ranking.
Other Winners:
- Clara Tauson (Denmark)
- Eva Lys (Germany)
- Suzan Lamens (Netherlands)
- Kimberly Birrell (Australia)
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Ningbo Open (Ningbo, China)
Kasatkina Rallies to Reach Quarterfinals
Fifth-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia came from a set down to defeat Czech Katerina Siniakova 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. It was a gritty performance from Kasatkina, who won 56 percent of her service points despite a challenging serving day for both players. Kasatkina capitalized on six of 14 break points, while Siniakova managed five of 15, but Kasatkina’s consistency ultimately carried her through to the quarterfinals.
Other Results:
- Paula Badosa (Spain, No. 8 seed) came from behind to defeat China’s Xiyu Wang 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-2.
- Mirra Andreeva (Russia) dispatched Tamara Korpatsch (Germany) 6-0, 6-4.
- Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan) beat Ella Seidel (Germany) 6-4, 6-4.
- Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic) defeated Australia’s Olivia Gadecki 6-3, 7-5 in a first-round match.
Post-Match Reactions and Key Takeaways
Aoi Ito on Her Breakthrough Victory
“This is a dream come true, especially winning at home in front of such an amazing crowd. I’m so happy to be in my first quarterfinal and hope to keep this momentum going.”
Daria Kasatkina on Her Gritty Win
“I didn’t have my best start, but I knew if I kept fighting, I’d find a way. Katerina played well, but I’m proud of how I came back strong in the second and third sets.”
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Looking Ahead
Daria Kasatkina and other quarterfinalists will battle it out in Ningbo as the tournament progresses, with potential exciting matchups on the horizon.
Aoi Ito will aim to continue her impressive run when she plays in the Japan Open quarterfinals.
