Rafael Nadal moved into the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over Vasek Pospisil. Tomas Berdych, the No. 2 seed, lost by 6-4, 6-4 to Pablo Cuevas, just two days after winning his first title of the year in the rain-delayed Shenzhen final.
In the women’s draw, Angelique Kerber moved a step closer to qualifying for the WTA Finals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki.
u25a0 Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open in Tokyo with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Sam Querrey.