China Open: Ostapenko into last 16 after walkover

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, the No 13 seed, moved into the last 16 of the China Open after Linda Noskova withdrew before their second-round match.

Ostapenko, ranked No 17, will face the winner of the match between American Jessica Pegula, the No 4 seed, and Russian Anna Blinkova next.

Ahead of her victory, the Latvian won against German qualifier Eva Lys (2-6, 6-3, 6-2).

Noskova, ranked No 42, defeated Chinese wildcard Fangran Tian (6-4, 6-2) in the previous round.