Defending champion Venus Williams waltzed through to the third round in Wuhan 2016; Getty Images
All the top seeds – except for the struggling Garbine Muguruza – advanced in Wuhan on the same day Simona Halep enjoyed a celebration. Here’s the best snaps from an action-packed Tuesday in China.
Angelique Kerber won her first match as world No.1 with a hard-fought three-set victory over Kristina Mladenovic; Getty Images
Everyone wanted a pic with the woman on top of the world; Getty Images
Petra Kvitova set up a third-round clash with Angelique Kerber after a dominant performance against Elina Svitolina; Getty Images
The folks in Wuhan ensured Simona Halep had a lovely 25th birthday; Getty Images
Svetlana Kuznetsova blitzed Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 to reach the last 16; Getty Images
Agnieszka Radwanska brushed aside the challenge of dangerous Russian Ekaterina Makarova; Getty Images
Johanna Konta continued her relentless march through the draw, seeing off the challenge of local Zhang Shuai; Getty Images
A spectacular sun sets during Venus Williams v Yulia Putintseva; Getty Images
Defending champion Venus Williams (R) was far too strong for Yulia Putintseva in Wuhan; Getty Images
Venus Williams will face Svetlana Kuznetsova in the last 16 in Wuhan – the first time the veterans will meet since 2009; Getty Images
Another day, another win: Caroline Wozniacki moved into the third round in Wuhan after beating Katerina Siniakova in straight sets; Getty Images
Garbine Muguruza continues to struggle – after falling to Jelena Jankovic in the second round in Wuhan, she’s just 8-7 since winning the French Open; Getty Images
Former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic was a hit with fans after upsetting No.2 seed Garbine Muguruza; Getty Images