Shnaider beats Putintseva to set up Ningbo meeting with Eala

Diana Shnaider reached the second round in Ningbo, China, defeating Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva 7-5, 7-6 (7-4). The Russian will next face Alexandra Eala of the Philippines.

The match lasted 2 hours 28 minutes. Sixth seed Shnaider finished without an ace, made 4 double faults and converted 6 of 18 break points.

Putintseva also hit no aces. She recorded 5 double faults and converted 5 of her 14 break-point opportunities.

The WTA tournament in Ningbo is played on outdoor hard courts. Its prize fund is $1,206,446.